OuterBridgeLaw
Constructive eviction occurs when unsafe or unlivable conditions force a tenant to leave a rental property, even without a formal eviction notice. Issues like severe leaks, lack of heat, mold, or repeated landlord neglect may violate a tenant’s right to safe housing. Understanding your legal protections is important, especially in New York City’s complex rental market. Tenants facing these situations may have options to seek rent relief, terminate a lease legally, or pursue legal action against negligent landlords while protecting their housing rights and financial interests.