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California Habitability Laws: Tenant Rights and When You May Have a Claim

You reported the problem. Maybe you sent a text, filled out a maintenance request, or called the office more than once. Weeks passed. The roaches came back, the water kept coming through the ceiling, or the front door still does not lock properly. California habitability laws set a minimum standard for rental housing, and they apply whether or not the landlord agrees the condition is serious. This page explains what those laws require, which conditions may support a legal claim, what a tenant generally needs to be able to show, and how to document a problem while you are still living...