Colorado State University The Doctrine of Constructive Eviction Essay

Deb moved to New York City to pursue her dream of being a Broadway star. She signed a lease for an apartment. Shortly after moving in, she found the apartment was infested with cockroaches and other vermin. When winter set in, she discovered the heat didn’t work properly and the apartment never got above 50 degrees. Is Deb able to break her lease? Discuss the doctrine of constructive eviction and whether it applies here. Make sure you fully discuss the elements of a constructive eviction and support your answer with Bluebook citations to supporting sources.