Property Management

Under Rhode Island law, 'constructive eviction' occurs when:

AA landlord physically removes the tenant's belongings
BThe landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions forces the tenant to vacate✓ Correct
CA court orders the tenant to leave after a hearing
DThe tenant refuses to pay rent for three months

Explanation

Constructive eviction occurs when a landlord's actions or failure to maintain habitability make the property so uninhabitable that the tenant is effectively forced to leave. The tenant may terminate the lease and seek damages.

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