Other California Statues, such as the California Health and Safety Code define when a dwelling is considered “substandard.” If a landlord fails to meet these requirements and does not maintain the property and conduct necessary repairs, the tenant may perform the repair themself and deduct the cost from the rent owed. The law, although nuanced, is not complex. Landlords are required to provide safe premises that meet certain baseline habitability conditions in exchange for the profit they make collecting rent.
Giragossian Law has witnessed firsthand the consequences of landlords attempting to exploit tenants to maximize their profits.
With years of experience in tenant representation, Giragossian Law has confronted nearly every conceivable landlord-tenant dispute, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities involved in these legal matters.
