Property Ownership
Under Pennsylvania law, 'constructive eviction' occurs when a landlord:
APhysically removes the tenant's belongings
BMakes the premises so uninhabitable that the tenant is essentially forced to vacate✓ Correct
CGives proper legal notice to vacate
DBlocks the tenant's access to common areas temporarily
Explanation
Constructive eviction occurs when a Pennsylvania landlord's actions or failures (failure to provide heat, maintain habitability, stop harassment) make the premises so uninhabitable that the tenant is effectively forced to leave. The tenant may treat this as termination of the lease and sue for damages without continuing rent obligations.
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