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.
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
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.
Plumbing Issues
water, leaks and overflow of sewage.
Effective Weather Proofing
Effective waterproofing: Walls and roofs that need repair because they do not keep out rain and wind.
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