Property Management

In New York, 'constructive eviction' occurs when:

AThe landlord physically removes the tenant
BThe landlord's failure to maintain the premises in a habitable condition forces the tenant to vacate✓ Correct
CA court orders the tenant to leave
DThe lease expires and the landlord declines to renew

Explanation

Constructive eviction occurs when the landlord's actions or omissions (such as failing to provide heat, allowing serious disrepair, or interfering with the tenant's quiet enjoyment) render the premises uninhabitable, effectively forcing the tenant to leave.

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