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Q.What repairs is the landlord required to make? (CA)
A.By law, a landlord is required to provide a "habitable" (livable) residence. To ensure apartments and other rentals remain in a livable condition, California Civil Code Sections 1941 and 1942 set forth a landlords' responsibilities for repairs. Civil Code Section 1941.1 and the Health Codes require a landlord to:
- Keep the roof, walls, windows and doors weatherproof. Unbroken doors and windows.
- Keep plumbing, electrical and gas equipment in good working order.
- Ensure there is a reasonable amount of hot and cold running water, and a sewage disposal system.
- Ensure adequate and safe heating equipment (at least 4 rooms must have an adequate heat source).
- Provide a working toilet and bathtub or shower in a room which is ventilated and allows privacy.
- Provide a kitchen sink.
- Keep any appliances provided by the landlord in good working order, unless the lease says otherwise.
- Provide operable deadbolt locks on the main entry doors, and a locking or security device on each window.
- Maintain smoke detectors in all units of multi-unit buildings, including duplexes.
- Keep floors, stairways, railings and hallways maintained in good repair and litter free.
- Keep fire and emergency exits leading to a street or hallway properly lit , safe and clean.
- Keep stairs, hallways, and exits safe, properly lit, and litter-free. Storage areas, garages, and basements must be kept free of combustible materials.
- Provide an adequate number of containers for the disposal of garbage.
- Keep the buildings and grounds free of rubbish, garbage, rodents and other pests.
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