Property Ownership
A 'constructive eviction' claim requires the tenant to show that the landlord's failure to maintain the property:
AWas deliberate and in bad faith
BSubstantially interfered with the tenant's use and enjoyment, forcing them to vacate✓ Correct
CCaused the tenant to miss one rent payment
DReduced the market value of the property
Explanation
For constructive eviction, the tenant must show the landlord's failure was so severe that it substantially interfered with habitability, and that the tenant actually vacated within a reasonable time of the problem arising.
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Key Terms to Know
Encumbrance
Any claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
Option ContractA contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
AppraisalA professional estimate of a property's market value prepared by a licensed or certified appraiser.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
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