Garbage Under Control: Why Your Landlord Must Provide Proper Receptacles in Your Rental Home
At Friedman & Chapman, we understand that cleanliness and proper waste management are fundamental to living in a healthy home. This is not only about aesthetics or convenience: the lack of appropriate receptacles for garbage and rubbish can directly affect your health and safety as a tenant in California. Your Rights as a Tenant under […]
How Should a Tenant Report Housing Complaints to Their Landlord?
At Friedman & Chapman, we know that living in a safe, functional, and healthy home is not only a basic right but also a legal obligation that every landlord in California must uphold. However, when problems arise in your rental unit—whether it be pests, electrical issues, leaks, mold, or the lack of essential repairs—it is […]
Is Your Landlord Complying? What You Need to Know About Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home
When it comes to the safety of your home, few tools are as vital as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. These devices can make the difference between life and death in an emergency. In California, landlords are legally required to provide and maintain these detectors in all rental units. Yet, many tenants are unaware […]
Cockroaches in Your Home? Discover the Diseases That Could Put Your Health at Risk
Living with cockroaches in your apartment or house is not just an unpleasant problem; it is a serious risk to your health and your family’s well-being. These nocturnal insects are known for spreading quickly and surviving in almost any environment. However, the greatest concern is that cockroaches carry bacteria, viruses, and allergens that can trigger […]
How to Demand a Roach-Free Home
Living with roaches isn’t just unpleasant it’s a serious health hazard. These insects can spread diseases like salmonella, gastroenteritis, and trigger respiratory allergies, especially in children and the elderly. If you rent an apartment or home in California and are dealing with a cockroach infestation, it’s essential to understand your rights and how to demand […]
Bed Bugs in Your Apartment! Who Pays for the Extermination?
Discovering bed bugs in your home can be a distressing experience. These nocturnal insects feed on human blood, cause painful bites, emotional stress, and can quickly spread throughout your residence. If you are a tenant in California and facing a bed bug infestation, it’s natural to wonder: who is responsible for covering the extermination costs? […]
Living with rats in your rental home? Know your rights as a tenant in California.
At Friedman & Chapman, we understand that living with rats in your rental home is not only unpleasant, but also a serious risk to your health and safety. Rats can transmit dangerous diseases such as leptospirosis, hantavirus, and salmonella, and can even affect young children or people with weakened immune systems. In addition, they can […]
Can You Be Evicted for Complaining About Cockroaches?
In California, tenants have a number of fundamental legal protections under the Habitability Act, designed to ensure minimum decent and safe living conditions in any rental property. These conditions include the landlord’s obligation to keep the home free of pests, including cockroaches, rats, fleas, and other infestations that endanger the occupant’s health. However, many tenants […]
Are Your Faucets Rusty or Constantly Leaking? Your Home May Be Violating the Law!
If you live in California and have noticed that your faucets are rusty or leak continuously, your home may not meet the habitability standards established by state law. According to Section 1941.1 of the California Civil Code, a rental property must have plumbing facilities in good working order, providing both hot and cold running water. […]
Do You Feel the Wind Coming Through Your Windows? Your Home Might Be Violating the Law!
If you live in California and feel the wind coming through your windows, your home may not meet the state’s habitability standards. Section 1941.1 of the California Civil Code requires that rental properties be safe and habitable, including having windows and doors in good condition that provide adequate protection from the elements. A home with […]