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A legal doctrine that requires landlords to offer and maintain livable premises for their tenants. if a landlord fails to provide habitable housing, tenants in most states may legally withhold rent or take other measures, including fixing the problem and deducting the cost from the rent, or moving out. (see also: constructive eviction)

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