Attention! Recent Changes to the Habitability Law That Every Tenant Should Know
In recent months, there have been significant updates to California’s Habitability Law, which have a direct impact on tenant rights. These reforms aim to improve the living conditions of renters and ensure that landlords fulfill their responsibilities. As a tenant, it is crucial for you to be informed about these changes, as they may affect […]
¿Qué hacer si tu arrendador no realiza reparaciones esenciales?
Como inquilino, tienes derecho a vivir en una vivienda segura y habitable. Sin embargo, algunos arrendadores ignoran sus responsabilidades y no realizan reparaciones esenciales. Si te encuentras en esta situación, aquí te explicamos los pasos a seguir para hacer valer tus derechos. 1. Documenta el problema Antes de tomar cualquier acción, es fundamental documentar las […]
5 Situaciones en las que necesitas un experto en leyes de habitabilidad
En California, las leyes de habitabilidad protegen a los inquilinos y garantizan que las viviendas de alquiler cumplan con condiciones mínimas de seguridad y salubridad. Sin embargo, muchos arrendadores no cumplen con sus obligaciones, dejando a los inquilinos en situaciones difíciles. Aquí te presentamos cinco casos en los que un abogado especializado en leyes de […]
Essential Tenant Rights Guide 2025
A new year doesn’t always bring new questions. Sometimes, there’s information that’s always good to learn, and this guide is one of those: we review the essential rights for tenants in California in 2025. Always remember that each situation has its particularities, and if you believe your rights are not being respected, it’s best to […]
Know Your Rights as a Tenant in California
The information in this article can be crucial for tenants across California. Although it may seem surprising, many people must know their full rights as tenants. How can this happen? It’s more common than you might think. We frequently see cases where tenants endure inadequate living conditions simply because they don’t know their rights or […]
Ending a Lease Early with Legal Grounds
Who hasn’t been there? Embarking on the journey of renting an apartment or home for yourself or your family comes with sometimes unimaginable challenges. We also see it in our law firm: many clients come to us in extreme situations. They seek help in situations that seem stuck and that, by contract, can only be […]
Understanding the Dangers of Mold, Lead, or Asbestos
Tenants’ rights in California guarantee the right to live in a safe and risk-free home. Living in a house or apartment with mold, lead, or asbestos poses one of the greatest health hazards imaginable. It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure these elements do not threaten their tenants. At Friedman & Chapman, we specialize in […]
How to File a Complaint Against Your Landlord
When the landlord or property owner fails to meet basic habitability standards and ignores the tenant’s complaints and needs, it is time to take legal action. These failures constitute a violation of tenants’ rights. In California, the law requires that the tenant’s safety, dignified conditions, and protection be upheld. If there are failures in the […]
How to Legally End a Lease Early Due to Landlord Harassment
Renting a property is something most of us have had to do at some point, even those fortunate enough to be homeowners. The idea behind the lease agreement is to protect the rights of both parties and create a mutually beneficial relationship. As a law firm specializing in Habitability Law and Tenant Rights, we know […]
Which plumbing repairs are the tenant’s responsibility, and which are the landlord’s?
Understanding which plumbing repairs are the tenant’s responsibility and which are the landlord’s is crucial for maintaining a harmonious rental relationship. Generally, landlords are responsible for significant plumbing issues, while tenants handle minor maintenance. Here’s a detailed look at how these responsibilities are typically divided: Landlord’s Responsibilities: Tenant’s Responsibilities: Clearly delineating the responsibilities between tenants and […]