Index
California Civil Code Section 1941.1: Implied Warranty of Habitability
Summary
Mandates that all residential rental properties must be fit for human occupation and maintain essential services like heat, water, and electricity.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to functional plumbing and gas facilities.
- 02.The right to a roof and exterior walls that are waterproof.
- 03.The right to have trash containers provided and maintained.
Penalties
- 01.Reduction in rent (rent abatement) until repairs are completed.
- 02.State or local fines for building code violations.
- 03.A tenant's right to 'repair and deduct' costs from their rent.
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