Implied Warranty of Habitability

Implied Warranty of Habitability

Definition

In the context of a residential lease, a promise that the landlord will keep the premises in good repair and generally in livable condition for the term of the lease. In the context of a residential sale of a new house, a promise by the seller that the house was built in a careful, workman-like manner and is fit for habitation.

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