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Implied Warranty of Habitability
An unwritten legal covenant in residential leases obligating property managers to keep rental units structurally sound, weather-tight, and sanitary.
The Implied Warranty of Habitability is a legally binding covenant implied by law into every residential lease agreement, regardless of whether it is explicitly stated in the written contract.
It mandates that the landlord must ensure the property remains fit for human occupation throughout the tenancy, including weatherproofing, operational plumbing, effective heating, functioning electrical wiring, and freedom from pest infestations.
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