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CONSTRUCTIVE EVICTION

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Definition

Construction eviction mainly occurs when a landlord considerably impairs a tenant ability to utilize and enjoy the property without physically or legally evicting them. If the landlord violates the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment, constructive eviction may result if:

(1) the landlord significantly obstructs the tenant use and enjoyment of the property through his actions or inaction in resolving a problem;

(2) the tenant notifies the landlord of the issue, but the landlord does not act to address it;

(3) After the landlord fails to fix the issue, the renter leaves the property promptly.



Use of Constructive Eviction in Real Estate

When disagreements over the state of a rented property get heated, both parties risk breaking the lease: the landlord might break the contract by failing to perform the required repairs, and the tenant could break the lease by failing to pay the rent. This event is an example of constructive eviction, a legal theory.

Constructive eviction happens when an obstruction to a tenant use and possession of leased property by the landlord, the landlord inability to correct property faults, or by a third party is serious enough to deny the tenant the beneficial enjoyment of the property. In some instances, determining constructive eviction is simple, such as when a roof collapses or there is no heat in the middle of winter. Under these circumstances, a tenant can likely walk away from its lease without further liability.

Constructive eviction might be a challenging decision at times. For instance, contemporary architecture dramatically increases the efficiency of heating and cooling buildings while also increasing the need for functional HVAC systems. Since almost no buildings had central air conditioning before 1960, some landlords have argued that since every structure was livable without it in those earlier years, an inefficient HVAC cooling system now does not constitute constructive eviction. Allegations of poison building mould or air quality raise similar problems. When does the quality of the air become good enough to warrant leaving?

Here are some suggestions for handling these difficulties and reducing exposure to the aforementioned risks:

• For tenants, take action as soon as a severe problem arises that prevents the use and enjoyment of leased property. Express your concerns as quickly as possible. Take images or videos of the alleged issue to help you remember it later.

• Tenant complaints should be noted and addressed by landlords. Consider the significance of a tenant issues before responding. For instance, persistent pipe leaks might indicate problems in addition to plumbing ones, such as mould growth and structural damage.



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