Property Management

Under the Kentucky Landlord Tenant Act, a landlord must provide a habitable rental unit. Which condition would most clearly constitute a breach of the habitability obligation?

AWorn carpet in the living room
BNo heat in winter due to a broken furnace✓ Correct
CA slow-draining bathroom sink
DPeeling paint in non-lead hazard areas

Explanation

The implied warranty of habitability requires landlords to maintain essential services including heat, especially during winter. A broken furnace in winter poses a health and safety hazard that clearly violates habitability standards.

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