Fight Back Against Unlivable
Conditions

Giragossian Law has been the go-to advocate for tenants, empowering them to stand up and fight against unlivable conditions and unjust treatment by property owners.

Our office prides itself on addressing serious habitability issues such as vermin and roach infestations, plumbing and heating deficiencies, unsafe structures, and lack of essential utilities. Our office ensures that landlords are held accountable.

We stand up for tenants against illegal and unjust harassment, including unlawful evictions, retaliatory conduct, privacy violations, and intimidation tactics.

At Giragossian Law, we are dedicated to bringing dignity to every home, transforming living conditions, and ensuring tenants’ rights are upheld and we do so with compassion, expertise and professionalism.

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HABITABILITY ISSUES?

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Defending Your Living Standards

Your landlord must keep your rental home “habitable” meaning safe and fit to live in. Tenants have rights under California Law. Civil Code Section 1941.1; Health and Safety Code §17920.3

Common Habitability Issues

Infestations

Infestation: Insect, vermin, or rodents infestations. (rodents, cockroaches, and bedbugs)

Infestation

Infestation of Insects, vermin, or rodents.

Plumbing Issues

water, leaks and overflow of sewage.

Plumbing

Plumbing issues: including lack of hot water, leaks and overflow of sewage.

Infestations

Infestation: Insect, vermin, or rodents infestations. (rodents, cockroaches, and bedbugs)

Electircal

unsafe and nonworking electrical equipment and wiring, as well as sparking outlets and flickering lights.

Mold & Mildew

Persistent mold or mildew growth.

Sanitation

inadequate sanitation, including lack of sufficient trash bins, and unsafe common areas.

Plumbing Issues

water, leaks and overflow of sewage.

Fire

Tenants being displaced because of fires.

Infestations

Infestation: Insect, vermin, or rodents infestations. (rodents, cockroaches, and bedbugs)

Uninhabitable Conditions

Including but not limited to non-working smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, lack of fire or emergency exits, and stairways or railings in disrepair.

Mold & Mildew

Persistent mold or mildew growth.

Premises Liability

Injuries caused by unsafe or uninhabitable property conditions.

Plumbing Issues

water, leaks and overflow of sewage.

Retaliation/Harassment

You have the right to report issues and request repairs without retaliation; landlords cannot harass or use immigration status to pressure you to move out.

Infestations

Infestation: Insect, vermin, or rodents infestations. (rodents, cockroaches, and bedbugs)

Asbestos

Rentals with popcorn ceilings or built before 1978 may contain asbestos, which can cause serious health issues if disturbed without proper testing and precautions.

Mold & Mildew

Persistent mold or mildew growth.

Lead Poisoning

Rentals with popcorn ceilings or built before 1978 may contain asbestos, which can cause serious health issues if disturbed without proper testing and precautions.