Property Ownership

In Washington, 'constructive eviction' occurs when a landlord's actions or neglect renders the property uninhabitable, causing the tenant to:

AFile an unlawful detainer against the landlord
BLeave voluntarily, after which the tenant may claim breach of the implied warranty of habitability✓ Correct
CReceive a mandatory rent reduction from the county
DFile a complaint with the DOL

Explanation

Constructive eviction occurs when the landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions is so severe that the tenant is effectively forced to leave. The tenant who vacates may assert constructive eviction as a defense to unpaid rent claims.

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