Property Management
A tenant in a Connecticut apartment reports a broken heating system in January. Under the implied warranty of habitability, the landlord must:
AMake repairs within 30 days
BMake repairs within a reasonable time—given the urgency of heat in winter, likely within 24-48 hours✓ Correct
CProvide the tenant a rent reduction only
DRelocate the tenant to a hotel at no cost
Explanation
Lack of heat in winter is an emergency habitability issue. Connecticut landlords must make emergency repairs within a reasonable time—typically 24-48 hours for a broken heating system given health and safety concerns.
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