when the possessor of a property, such as a tenant, is deprived of a portion thereof. For example, a firm leases a floor of an office building. The landlord wishes to make substantial modifications to one side of the building. Because of the disruption caused by the work, tenant and landlord agree to a partial eviction from the propertyaffected by construction. The tenant's rent is reduced accordingly.
exists where the possessor of the property, such as a tenant, is deprived of a portion thereof.
Example:A law firm leases a floor of an office building. The landlord wishes to make substantial modifications to one side of the building. Because of the disruption caused by the work, the tenant and landlord agree to a partial eviction from the property affected by construction. The tenant's rent is reduced accordingly.
