Property Management
A Connecticut landlord wants to renovate an occupied apartment building. During construction, a tenant's unit is rendered uninhabitable for 2 weeks. Under Connecticut law, the tenant may:
AContinue paying full rent since the renovation benefits the building
BWithhold all rent indefinitely
CTreat the uninhabitable conditions as a breach of the warranty of habitability, potentially justifying rent abatement or, in severe cases, constructive eviction✓ Correct
DMove out immediately without notice and owe no further rent
Explanation
If a landlord's actions render a unit uninhabitable, the tenant may have remedies including rent abatement (reduction) during the uninhabitable period. If the conditions are severe enough that the tenant is effectively forced to leave, constructive eviction may apply.
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