Challenging a landlord for a 'constructive eviction'

LIST Code: HO-02-07-00-00

LIST Code

HO-02-07-00-00

Title

Challenging a landlord for a 'constructive eviction'

Definition

This category covers how a tenant can challenge a landlord for trying to evict them illegally, by making it so difficult to live in the home that they must leave. This might involve shutting off heat or water, changing the locks, harassing tenants, failing to make repairs, or other harmful actions. The category covers what a tenant must gather and prove to be able to make a 'constructive eviction' claim, what kinds of landlord behavior amounts to a constructive eviction, and what options and outcomes might result.

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Last updated on Jul 01 2022

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