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Landlord-Tenant LawCalifornia, USA

California Civil Code Section 1941.1

Summary

Specifies the minimum characteristics a building must have to be considered 'untenantable' or fit for human occupation in California.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to effective waterproofing and weather protection.
  • 02.
    Right to working plumbing, gas, and electricity.
  • 03.
    Right to adequate trash receptacles and building cleanliness.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Tenant's right to withhold rent until repairs are made.
  • 02.
    Tenant's right to 'repair and deduct' costs from the rent.
  • 03.
    Monetary damages for breach of warranty of habitability.

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