Understanding Landlord Obligations Under California Habitability Laws

Welcome to SNS Law Group! I’m Bijan Shakibkoo, co-founder and managing partner of SNS Law Group. In this video, we’ll discuss landlord obligations for providing habitable premises and when a landlord is not required to fix habitability issues as per California Civil Code. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, this video provides essential legal insights to help you understand your rights and responsibilities regarding property maintenance and habitability.

If you have any questions regarding habitability or other landlord-tenant issues, please feel free to contact our office. At SNS Law Group, we are dedicated to providing expert legal guidance to help you navigate these complex matters.

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When doesn’t a landlord have to fix a habitability issue when a tenant complains about it?

Hi, my name is Bijan Shakibkoo. I’m a co-founder and managing partner of SNS Law Group. If you enjoyed this video, please feel free to like and subscribe.

California Habitability Laws

Under the California Civil Code, a landlord has a duty to provide a tenant with a livable premises. Examples of that are effective waterproofing, weatherproofing, adequate heating, plumbing, gas, and electric.

However, a tenant has a duty to keep the premises clean. If the dwelling or the unit was rendered uninhabitable due to the tenant’s lack of maintenance, then the landlord will not be held liable. In fact, it may raise grounds for an eviction action.

Landlord-Tenant Attorneys in Los Angeles

If you have any questions in regards to habitability, please feel free to give our office a call. We will be happy to help.