Why Is the Implied Warranty of Habitability Considered to Be

question 60

Multiple Choice

Why is the implied warranty of habitability considered to be superior to the doctrine of constructive eviction?

• A)The tenant does not have to vacate the premises to seek damages.
• B)Constructive eviction does not obligate the landlord to make repairs.
• C)Constructive eviction is applicable only to commercial property.
• D)Landlords need to pay damages to tenants.

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Definitions:

Thrust Fault

A type of fault in which one rock stratum is pushed up and over another due to compressional forces.

Hypocenter

The point within the Earth where a seismic rupture starts, commonly known as the focus of an earthquake.

Epicenter

The point on Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake occurs (directly above the focus or hypocenter).

Earthquake Location

The specific geographic area where an earthquake originates, typically described by its latitude and longitude.