Landlord Negligence Legal Action

Summary

In California, landlords must maintain habitable living conditions, including functional elevators. If a landlord neglects this duty, tenants may have grounds for legal action. Document communications, keep records of inconveniences, and consider consulting a tenants rights organization or legal aid service for guidance.

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can you sue landlord for the elevator not working for more than * weeksand without the any effort from Android to fix itweeks
In California, landlords are required to maintain habitable living conditions, which includes functioning elevators in buildings where they are necessary. You might have grounds to take legal action if the landlord has not made efforts to fix the elevator. Did you notify your landlord about this issue in writing?
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It's good that you notified your landlord in writing. In California, you can potentially sue your landlord for failing to maintain habitable conditions. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Document all communications with your landlord.
- Keep records of any inconvenience or harm caused.
- Consider seeking advice from a tenants' rights organization or legal aid service.
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