Property Management
The implied warranty of habitability in New York residential leases means:
AThe landlord guarantees no defects will occur during the lease
BThe landlord is obligated to maintain the premises in a livable condition throughout the tenancy✓ Correct
CThe tenant accepts the property 'as is' at lease signing
DThe landlord need only repair conditions that existed at move-in
Explanation
The implied warranty of habitability (established in Javins v. First National Realty and codified in NY RPL § 235-b) requires landlords to maintain rental premises in a livable, safe, and sanitary condition throughout the tenancy, regardless of what the lease says.
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