What actions by a landlord may lead to a tenant being forced to move out and terminating the lease without further rent liability?

The correct answer is constructive eviction. Constructive eviction occurs when a landlord fails to maintain habitable living conditions or otherwise significantly interferes with a tenant's ability to enjoy the leased premises. This could include issues such as lack of heat, water, or necessary repairs that render the property uninhabitable. If the tenant is faced with such conditions, they may decide to vacate the property due to the landlord's failure to address these critical issues.

In cases of constructive eviction, the tenant is typically not liable for future rent once they move out, because they are essentially forced to leave due to the landlord’s actions (or lack thereof) that compromised their living situation. Therefore, it allows tenants to terminate their lease without incurring further financial obligations.

The other options presented do not lead to the same outcome regarding a tenant’s ability to move out and avoid further rent liability. Lease termination could be a result of mutual agreement rather than a specific landlord action forcing the tenant to leave. The loss of a security deposit is a different matter entirely that pertains to financial disputes rather than the conditions of the lease. Landlord default typically refers to the landlord failing to fulfill their obligations under the lease, but it does not inherently give the tenant the right to terminate the