Property Ownership
What is the 'doctrine of constructive eviction' under Hawaii landlord-tenant law?
AA. The landlord's right to evict tenants without going to court
BB. A tenant's right to vacate and terminate the lease when the landlord's actions (or failure to maintain habitability) make the property uninhabitable✓ Correct
CC. A court doctrine allowing landlords to evict tenants for repeated lease violations
DD. The right of a new buyer to evict existing tenants after purchase
Explanation
Constructive eviction occurs when the landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions, effectively forcing the tenant out. Under Hawaii law, if the landlord breaches the duty of habitability and fails to cure within a reasonable time after notice, the tenant may vacate, terminate the lease, and seek damages.
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