Tenant Rights For Power Outage

Summary

In California, landlords must provide habitable housing under the implied warranty of habitability. If a landlord fails to do so, tenants may legally withhold rent or repair and deduct. However, its essential to consult with an attorney before taking any action. Legal Aid of Sonoma County can offer free assistance.

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My power is out, and the property manager is saying all the can do is reimburse me for a hotel, but i don't have any money. This does not seem right sense the reason the power is out is because the property owner had so.e work do e with out a permit.
Hello **** I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me where you're located? The legal rights of tenants vary from place to place.
Santa rosa california
Hello Phil,
In California:
- Landlords must provide habitable housing under implied warranty of habitability.
- Failure to do so legally entitles tenant to withhold rent or repair and deduct.
However, it's crucial to consult with an attorney before making decisions. Legal Aid of Sonoma County may provide free assistance.
Okay
That's correct, **** You can reach out to Legal Aid of Sonoma County for further assistance.
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.legalaidsc.com