Property Management

Constructive eviction occurs when:

AA landlord obtains a court order to physically remove a tenant
BA landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions forces the tenant to vacate✓ Correct
CA tenant abandons the property without notice
DA new owner asks existing tenants to vacate after purchase

Explanation

Constructive eviction occurs when a landlord's actions (or inactions) make the rental property uninhabitable, essentially forcing the tenant to leave. The tenant may treat the lease as terminated and seek damages.

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