Property Management
What is 'constructive eviction' in Nevada landlord-tenant law?
AAn eviction notice posted on the door instead of handed to the tenant
BA situation where the landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions (no heat in winter, persistent leaks, pest infestation) effectively forces the tenant to vacate — the tenant may treat the lease as terminated and stop paying rent✓ Correct
CAn eviction that is carried out with only constructive (no physical) notice
DA Nevada court order constructing new housing for an evicted tenant
Explanation
Constructive eviction in Nevada occurs when the landlord (through action or inaction) makes the premises substantially uninhabitable, essentially forcing the tenant out. The tenant must: give the landlord notice of the condition and opportunity to repair, and vacate within a reasonable time if the condition is not remedied. If constructive eviction is established, the tenant is relieved of rent obligations. NRS 118A requires Nevada landlords to maintain habitable conditions — failure to do so can result in constructive eviction claims.
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