Property Ownership
In South Carolina, what is 'constructive eviction' from the perspective of tenant remedies?
AWhen the landlord illegally changes the locks
BWhen the landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions effectively forces the tenant to vacate, entitling the tenant to treat the lease as terminated✓ Correct
CWhen the tenant constructs unauthorized improvements
DWhen a new owner evicts tenants after purchase
Explanation
Constructive eviction gives the tenant the legal right to vacate and terminate the lease when the landlord's actions or neglect have made the premises uninhabitable. The tenant may then sue for damages related to the forced move.
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