What occurs when the landlord's actions materially interfere with the tenant's enjoyment of the premises?

When a landlord's actions materially interfere with a tenant's enjoyment of the premises, this situation is identified as constructive eviction. Constructive eviction occurs when a tenant is forced to leave the rental property because the landlord fails to maintain the premises in a habitable condition, or because the landlord’s actions create conditions that make it impossible for the tenant to reasonably enjoy the property.

The essence of constructive eviction is that the tenant is not formally evicted by the landlord, but rather, the actions (or inactions) of the landlord effectively make the property unlivable or uninhabitable. When a tenant experiences constructive eviction, they have the right to terminate the lease and may seek damages for any losses incurred.

The other concepts listed, such as actual eviction, refers to a scenario where a tenant is physically removed from the property by the landlord. Destruction of property involves the physical damage to the rental unit, and lease termination is the legal end of the rental agreement, which may follow but is not solely determined by the landlord’s interference. Thus, the correct understanding of constructive eviction provides clarity on the landlord's responsibilities and the rights of tenants when faced with significant disruptions to their enjoyment of the leased property.