Property Ownership
In Mississippi, 'constructive eviction' occurs when:
AThe landlord physically removes the tenant
BThe landlord's actions or failure to maintain the property make it uninhabitable, effectively forcing the tenant to vacate✓ Correct
CThe tenant abandons the property without notice
DThe court orders the tenant to vacate
Explanation
Constructive eviction occurs when the landlord's actions (or failure to act — failing to provide heat, allowing uninhabitable conditions) substantially deprive the tenant of the use and enjoyment of the premises, effectively forcing the tenant to leave. The tenant may terminate the lease and potentially sue for damages without being the breaching party.
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