The Law Office of Aaron Kohanim – Protecting Tenants Across Los Angeles County
Living with cockroaches, rats, or toxic mold is more than uncomfortable—it’s illegal. As a tenant in Los Angeles County, you have strong rights under California and local housing laws. If your landlord ignores complaints or refuses to fix dangerous conditions, the Law Office of Aaron Kohanim is a bugs rats mold lawyer here to protect your health, your rights, and your home.
🏚 What Is a “Habitable” Apartment?
Under California Civil Code § 1941.1, landlords are required to maintain basic living conditions. This includes:
- No pest or rodent infestations
- No toxic mold, water leaks, or sewage backups
- Heat, hot water, and working plumbing
- Safe electrical wiring and lighting
- Secure doors, windows, and locks
- Proper ventilation and smoke detectors
If these conditions are violated, the unit may be deemed legally uninhabitable, and you may be entitled to repairs, reduced rent, or even financial compensation.
⚠️ Common Habitability Violations
- Mold or mildew spreading from leaks or humidity
- Rodents, cockroaches, or bedbugs that aren’t professionally treated
- No heat, broken water heaters, or plumbing failures
- Leaking roofs or windows causing water damage
- Sewage or gas odors, dangerous electrical issues
- Collapsed ceilings or broken flooring
✅ What Tenants Must Do to Protect Their Rights
To hold your landlord accountable and preserve your legal rights, you must take the following steps:
- Notify Your Landlord in Writing
- Send a written request for repairs by letter, email, or tenant portal.
- Keep a copy of all communications.
- Document the Conditions
- Take photos and videos of the problem areas (mold, pests, leaks, etc.).
- Keep a log or journal noting dates of issues and any landlord response.
- Allow Access for Repairs
- Cooperate with scheduled inspections and exterminator visits.
- Refusing access may weaken your claim.
- Call Local Agencies if Needed
- File complaints with:
- Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)
- LA County Department of Public Health
- Code Enforcement or Building & Safety Department
- File complaints with:
- Avoid Withholding Rent Without Legal Advice
- You have a right to “repair and deduct” or withhold rent in extreme cases, but doing so improperly can lead to eviction.
- Always consult with a bugs rats mold lawyer first.
- Keep All Receipts and Costs
- If you buy cleaning supplies, dehumidifiers, traps, or suffer property damage—keep receipts for possible reimbursement.
⚖️ Why Hire a Bugs Rats Mold Lawyer?
Even when tenants do everything right, landlords often deny responsibility or retaliate with threats of eviction. That’s where we come in.
The Law Office of Aaron Kohanim can:
- Demand repairs and negotiate compensation
- File lawsuits for habitability violations
- Protect you from wrongful eviction
- Help you break your lease or relocate safely
- Recover rent reductions and out-of-pocket costs
🏢 Bugs Rats Mold Lawyer Serving Tenants Across Los Angeles County
Whether you live in Los Angeles, Inglewood, Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, or anywhere in the County—we fight for renters in:
- Apartments and single-family homes
- Situations involving slumlords, neglect, or retaliation
Contact the Law Office of Aaron Kohanim today to schedule a consultation. You can call us at (310) 861-7506. If you prefer to send a quick message, visit our Contact Us page.
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