Property Ownership
The doctrine of 'constructive eviction' in landlord-tenant law occurs when:
AThe landlord physically removes the tenant's belongings from the unit
BThe landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions makes the unit so uninhabitable that the tenant is effectively forced to leave✓ Correct
CThe tenant is evicted through the court process without actual physical removal
DThe landlord changes the locks while the tenant is away
Explanation
Constructive eviction occurs when the landlord's actions or omissions (such as failing to provide heat, allowing infestation, or causing other uninhabitable conditions) effectively force the tenant to vacate. The tenant may legally terminate the lease and seek damages without going through a formal eviction proceeding.
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