Property Ownership
In New Mexico, 'constructive eviction' occurs when a landlord:
AFiles for eviction without cause
BFails to maintain habitable conditions, forcing the tenant to vacate — the tenant may treat the lease as terminated and seek damages✓ Correct
CLocks the tenant out of the property
DRefuses to renew the lease
Explanation
Constructive eviction occurs when the landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions (e.g., no heat in winter, severe water damage) effectively forces the tenant to vacate. The tenant may then claim constructive eviction, terminate the lease, and seek damages.
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