A Loop Hole In California Landlord Tenant Law
Under California law landlords have to adhere to housing standards and must refrain from using self help. There are housing standards that if violated will deem the property untenable, meaning it cannot be rented out.
The property is deemed untenable, if it substantially lacks the following:
(1) Effective waterproofing and weather protection of the roof, walls, windows, and doors;
(2) gas facilities maintained in good working order;
(3) a water supply capable of producing hot and cold running water, and connected to a sewage disposal system;
(4) heating facilities maintained in good working order;
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