The defendant tenant's claim of a constructive eviction is without merit. The defendant tenant's own testimony reflects that a one time occurrence of smoke prompted her to vacate her apartment. This single day of inconvenience does not amount to a substantial and material deprivation of use and enjoyment of the premises (Barash v Pennsylvania Term. Real Estate Corp.,
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