Is Your Landlord Harassing You or Ignoring Serious Repair Problems?

Landlord Harassment and Pressure to Move

Landlord harassment takes many forms. It may involve unlawful entries into your home, repeated interference with your privacy, threats of eviction based on false accusations, or pressure to accept a buyout without proper disclosure of your rights.

Other conduct may include removal of services or amenities that came with your tenancy, refusal to accept lawful rent, threats related to immigration or citizenship status, or any pattern of behavior designed to make you feel unsafe or compelled to leave.

If your landlord's conduct has made it difficult for you to peacefully use and enjoy your home, or if you believe you are being pressured to vacate, we may be able to help.

Unsafe or Unhealthy Living Conditions

California law requires landlords to maintain rental properties in a habitable condition. When landlords ignore repair requests or allow serious problems to persist, tenants may have legal recourse.

Habitability issues may include mold or water intrusion, plumbing failures, pest infestations, lack of heat or hot water, unsafe electrical conditions, or exposure to lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials during repair or construction work.

If your landlord has failed to address serious conditions after being notified, or if repair work has been started but left unfinished, we may be able to evaluate your situation.

Retaliation and Discrimination

California law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights — including tenants who request repairs, contact a government agency, organize with other tenants, or assert their rights under a lease or local ordinance.

Discrimination in housing is also prohibited on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, source of income, immigration status, age, and other protected characteristics.

If you believe your landlord has taken adverse action against you because of a protected characteristic or because you exercised your rights as a tenant, we may be able to assist you.

Why Work With Us

We focus on representing tenants in housing disputes and affirmative tenant litigation. We handle matters involving habitability, harassment, retaliation, and discrimination throughout Los Angeles County.

We represent tenants — not landlords. If you are a tenant dealing with a serious housing problem, we encourage you to request a case review to discuss whether we may be able to help.

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