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Breach of Warranty of Habitability Lawyer – Los Angeles Tenant Rights

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Living in Unsafe Conditions? Lyfe Law Will Fight for You.

If your rental unit is unsafe, unsanitary, or lacking necessities like water, electricity, or heat, your landlord is breaking the law. Under California’s implied warranty of habitability, landlords are legally required to maintain rental properties that are fit for habitation.

At Lyfe Law, our tenant rights attorneys assist renters in holding negligent landlords accountable. We strive to get your home repaired or secure compensation for what you’ve endured.

Free consultation. No fees unless we win.

Is your landlord ruining your life?

What Is a Breach of the Warranty of Habitability?

A breach of the warranty of habitability occurs when a landlord fails to maintain a livable rental unit. That means any condition that affects your health, safety, or ability to live comfortably could qualify as a violation.

California Civil Code §1941.1 outlines what’s required by law in every rental unit.

A landlord’s failure to provide any of the following may violate your rights:

  • Hot and cold running water
  • Working heat, plumbing, and electricity
  • Functioning sewage disposal
  • Protection against pests, mold, or vermin
  • Secure doors, locks, and windows
  • Structural safety (floors, stairs, ceilings, etc.)

Examples of Habitability Violations

If you’re dealing with any of the following, you may be eligible for legal action:

No heat, hot water, or working plumbing

Rodent or insect infestations

Black mold or toxic air quality

Leaking ceilings, broken windows, or collapsed flooring

Landlord harassment, threats, or illegal eviction attempts

Being forced to live in unsanitary or dangerous conditions

Your Rights as a Tenant in California

California gives renters strong protections when landlords neglect their responsibilities. If your unit is uninhabitable, you may be legally entitled to:

Withhold rent until repairs are completed

Make repairs yourself and deduct the cost from the rent.

Break your lease without penalty.

Demand relocation assistance or court-ordered repairs

Sue your landlord for damages, including emotional distress, moving costs, or rent refunds.

Why You Need a Habitability Lawyer

Are you trying to handle this on your own? Don’t.

Landlords often ignore or intimidate tenants who raise habitability concerns. Our legal team knows the system, and we know how to win.

We take care of everything:

  • Send legal notices to your landlord.
  • Collect documentation and build your case.
  • File a lawsuit if needed.
  •  Negotiate for full compensation, fast repairs, or relocation.
  • Represent you in court if necessary.

What Makes Lyfe Law Different?

  • Over 40 years of legal excellence in California
  • Aggressive representation of vulnerable tenants.
  • Millions recovered for clients in landlord-tenant disputes.
  • No upfront fees – we only get paid if you do.
  • 24/7 access to our legal team
  • Bilingual staff ready to serve Spanish-speaking renters

Don’t Wait. Protect Your Health, Home, and Rights.

If your landlord ignores dangerous repair issues, shuts off utilities, or tries to push you out, you don’t have to take it.

Lyfe Law will fight for you.

Start with a Free Case Review

Call 1-800-LYFE-LAW or fill out the form below to speak with a habitability lawyer in Los Angeles today.

You deserve to live in a safe home. We’ll ensure your landlord follows the law or pays the price.

Dealing with Bed Bugs in Your Rental? That’s a Legal Violation.

Bed bugs are more than a nuisance—they’re a serious health and safety issue. Under California law, landlords are required to provide pest-free living conditions. If they fail to act after being notified of an infestation, they may be in violation of the implied warranty of habitability.
At Lyfe Law, we’ve helped tenants across Los Angeles take legal action after being forced to live with bed bugs.

Signs You May Have a Bed Bug Case

Bites on your skin—itchy, red, often in a line

Blood stains on sheets or a mattress

Foul odour near your bed or couch

Small black droppings or shed skins

Furniture or mattresses infested

Your Landlord’s Responsibility

Once a landlord is made aware of a bed bug issue, they are legally required to:

  • Hire a licensed pest control professional.
  • Pay for extermination.
  • Ensure the infestation is entirely eliminated.
  • Do not retaliate if you report the issue.

Trying to evict you or blaming you for the infestation? That’s illegal.

You May Be Entitled To

Rent refunds

Emotional distress compensation

Relocation assistance

Reimbursement for replacement furniture or medical costs

Lease termination if the issue isn’t resolved

Don’t Let Your Landlord Ignore Bed Bugs

If your landlord is unresponsive or dismissive, we’re ready to help. Bed bugs are a legal issue, and Lyfe Law knows how to hold landlords accountable. Call 1-800-LYFE-LAW or fill out the free case review form now. Let us help you reclaim a safe, livable home.

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