Bartholomew leases several acres from Stan so he can grow strawberries. However, when Bartholomew arrives at the property to plant his strawberries, he realized that Stan is already farming the acreage. Bartholomew does not have to pay rent to Stan because of the:
A. covenant of quiet enjoyment
B. covenant of right to convey
C. covenant of seisin
D. warranty of habitability
Answer: A. covenant of quiet enjoyment
Every lease includes an implied covenant of quiet enjoyment. This is the promise that the tenant's possession will not be disturbed, either by the landlord or by a third party with a lawful claim to the property. A breach of the implied covenant may be considered constructive eviction, releasing the tenant from the duty to pay rent as agreed.
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