Property Ownership
Which of the following describes 'constructive eviction'?
AA court-ordered eviction of a tenant who has committed crimes on the property
BA situation where the landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions forces the tenant to leave✓ Correct
CAn eviction carried out by the sheriff under a writ of possession
DA tenant's voluntary decision to vacate before their lease ends
Explanation
Constructive eviction occurs when a landlord's failure to maintain the property in habitable condition (or other conduct interfering with the tenant's quiet enjoyment) forces the tenant to abandon the premises. The tenant may have grounds to terminate the lease and seek damages.
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