Constructive eviction
When bad conditions force you to move out, the law can treat it as if your landlord evicted you.
The general rule
Constructive eviction means the conditions in your home got so bad that you had to move out. Your landlord never took you to court: the conditions forced you out. The law can then treat your move as an eviction caused by the landlord. The exact rules come from your state's law.
✓ Sources checked August 31, 2026
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