Defending Renters Against Uninhabital Living Conditions
Since 2014
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When Your Landlord Won’t Fix Things, You Have Rights!
California law requires that landlords provide renters with a place to live that is safe and secure. Landlords are required to fix any problem with your rental unit that makes it “uninhabitable.” Although there is no strict definition of what makes a place “uninhabitable,” it generally refers to conditions that make the rental unit unsafe or unhealthy. It doesn’t have to make the place unlivable and can be as simple as a missing window screen, torn carpet, defective electrical outlets or peeling paint. It can also be something unhealthy, like cockroaches, bedbugs, rats or mold, or dangerous like missing locks or criminal activity.
You Don’t Have to Live in Slumlord Conditions
If your landlord refuses to fix problems that make your rental unit “uninhabitable,” it’s time to act. Our attorneys are passionate about protecting tenants’ rights and have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients.
We frequently handle cases involving the following unsafe or unhealthy conditions:
- No heat or no hot water
- Cockroach, bedbug & other insect infestations
- Rat infestations
- Mold growing on the walls & ceilings Plumbing issues, including leaky pipes, broken toilets that overflow or won’t flush & sinks that are plugged up
- Failure to repair Health and Safety Code violations
- Broken doors & windows
- Holes in walls, ceilings and floors
- Rotten cabinets
- Exposed electrical wiring
- Structural hazards
- Lead-based paint that is deteriorated, peeling, or chipping
What Should You Do?
If you or a member or your family is being abused by a landlord, there are a few things that you should do immediately to protect your rights. Doing these things will strengthen your case.
Make Complaints in Writing
When you notify your landlord of the problems with your unit, make your complaint in writing by certified letter, email or text. Save all your correspondence with the landlord.
Take Photos & Videos
Photographs and videos are powerful evidence of the unsafe and unhealthy conditions at the property.
Call Code Compliance and the Health Department
A Health and Safety Code violation gives you additional rights and protections under the law.
Continue to Pay Rent
Do not withhold rent. Landlords will use this as an excuse not to fix the issues at your unit.
Call an Attorney
An attorney can help you understand your rights and help you decide whether you have a case or not.
What Should You do if You Find Mold in Your Apartment?
Notify your Landlord Immediately
When you notify your landlord of the mold in your apartment, make your complaint in writing by certified letter, email or text. Save all your correspondence with the landlord.
Document the Mold
Take photographs and videos of the mold. Call a certified mold testing company to test your apartment for mold.
Call Code Compliance and the Health Department
A Health and Safety Code violation gives you additional rights and protections under the law.
Move Out
Breaking your lease should be a last resort, but if your health and safety is at risk, it may be necessary.
Call NPN Law to Understand Your Rights.
(805) 639-8600.
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Slum
Housing
No recovery, no fee. We don’t get paid unless you get paid, guaranteed!
Mold
Exposure
If your exposure to mold is the result of negligence or recklessness on the part of a landlord, employer or anyone else, you may be able to pursue an injury claim
Asbestos
Many times asbestos exposure comes from the workplace or from living in slum conditions for many years, get a free consultation today.
Lead
Poisoning
We have taken on landlords, management companies, public housing authorities, government agencies, and others for lead poisoning.
Uninhabitable Living Conditions
California law requires that landlords provide renters with a place to live that is safe and secure
Health & Safety Code Violations
You may have a claim against your landlord for collecting rent while government code violations persist.
Unpermitted Units
Converted garages, converted closets, unpermitted building additions.
