Habitability
Representative Cases
- Plaintiff (tenant) filed multiple causes of action against Defendant (landlord), including negligence, wrongful eviction in violation of the Los Angeles Just Cause Ordinance, tenant harassment under the Los Angeles Municipal Code, breach of contract, breach of the implied warranty of habitability, nuisance, unfair business practices, and trespass. Defendant inherited the subject property and sought to remove the rental unit from the market. Plaintiff alleged Defendant failed to comply with Civil Code §1946.6, Los Angeles Municipal Code §151.22, Civil Code §1942.3, and other applicable statutes. The case was settled at mediation.
- Apartment Complex Conditions: Substandard living conditions and tenant claims. Case proceeded to judgment.
- Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability: Plaintiff causes of action included breach of implied warranty of habitability, negligence, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff alleged that her apartment was infested by rats, ticks, and cockroaches. Additionally, Defendant failed to provide hot and cold water. Defendant was also cited by the Public Health Department. Settled.
- Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability: Plaintiff filed for breach of warranty of habitability, negligent maintenance of premises, elder abuse, and infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant is a slumlord who failed to correct dangerous conditions such as mold, water leaks, damage to cabinets, and cockroach infestation. Plaintiff also alleged that Defendant discriminated against non-Hispanic tenants. Los Angeles Housing Department previously cited Defendant for various deficiencies. Defendant denied all allegations by providing proof that maintenance workers resolved Plaintiff’s complaints. Settled.
- Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability: Landlord/Tenant dispute where Tenant failed to pay six months of rent. Tenant claimed breach of the implied warranty of habitability. Landlord asserted that the property was in good repair. Settled at mediation.
