implied warranty of habitability | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
, which prohibit landlords from evicting or otherwise punishing tenants for reporting housing code violations. Supporters argue that the implied warranty of habitability protects tenants, particularly those with limited financial means, from unsafe or unhealthy housing. Critics contend that it increases costs for landlords, may reduce the supply of affordable housing, and in some cases incentivizes landlords to abandon older properties where compliance costs exceed rental income.| LII / Legal Information Institute
