California · Civil Code
CIV § 1941: Landlord duty to maintain habitable premises
Landlord–TenantCalifornia eviction (unlawful detainer)
What this law says, in plain English
Landlords must maintain rental properties in habitable condition. Failure to do so creates civil liability for breach of the warranty of habitability.
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