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In assessing a landlord-tenant relationship, what are the landlord's duties?

Bar Exam Prep Real Property Landlord-Tenant In assessing a landlord-tenant relationship, what are the landlord's duties?
😀 Real Property • Landlord-Tenant PROP#079

Legal Definition

The duties of a landlord are:

1. Duty to Deliver Possession

2. Quiet Enjoyment

3. Implied Warranty of Habitability

Plain English Explanation

These are the default duties of a landlord. We will discuss them in other cards.

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In assessing a landlord-tenant relationship, what are the landlord's duties?

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