Understanding Constructive Eviction in New York: A Tenant’s Guide
June 12, 2025
As a tenant in New York, you are entitled to a safe, habitable, and peaceful living environment. When a landlord’s actions or inactions render your rental unit uninhabitable, you may need to vacate and have grounds to claim that you were constructively evicted. This doctrine allows tenants to terminate their lease, vacate the premises, and
