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The Title 28 of the United States Code QUESTION #3755
Question 1
A landlord enters a tenant's apartment without notice to 'check the plumbing' while the tenant is at work. There is no emergency. The landlord's lease is silent on entry. This likely violates:
  • The Covenant against Encumbrances.
  • The Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment.✔️
  • The Warranty of Habitability.
  • The Rule against Perpetuities.
Correct Answer Explanation
The implied covenant of quiet enjoyment protects a tenant's right to possess and use the premises without interference from the landlord.