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.
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.)
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
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.
✔ Sue your landlord for damages, including emotional distress, moving costs, or rent refunds.
✔ Demand relocation assistance or court-ordered repairs
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.
If your landlord ignores dangerous repair issues, cuts off essential utilities, or tries to force you out, you don’t have to take it.
At Lyfe Law, we fight for Los Angeles tenants living in unsafe or unlawful conditions. We’ll make sure your landlord follows the law or pays the price.
Call us or fill out the form below to speak with a habitability lawyer in Los Angeles today. No fees unless we win.
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.
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.
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.
