Fallas eléctricas en su hogar: ¿negligencia o incumplimiento legal?
Electrical faults within a rental property may seem like isolated or minor incidents, but in many cases, they represent clear signs of dangerous, even illegal, conditions that directly affect your fundamental right to a safe and habitable environment. In California, the Civil Code establishes clear standards for what constitutes a habitable dwelling, including specific requirements […]
¿Lo pueden desalojar por quejas de cucarachas?
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 […]
¿Sus grifos están oxidados o gotean sin parar? ¡Su vivienda podría estar violando la ley!
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. […]
¿Siente el viento colarse por sus ventanas? ¡Su vivienda podría estar violando la ley!
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 […]
¿Puede detener su pago de alquiler si su arrendador no hace reparaciones?
As a tenant, you have fundamental rights that protect you in various situations, including when it comes to the landlord fulfilling their obligations. One common scenario is when your landlord fails to make necessary repairs to the rental property, which can understandably lead you to wonder whether it is possible or legal to withhold rent […]
Conoce tus derechos como inquilino en 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 […]
Rescindir un contrato de arrendamiento antes de tiempo con fundamentos legales
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 […]