When can a tenant withhold rent in California?
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Beside this, can a tenant withhold rent in California?
Tenants can legally withhold rent, make repairs themselves and deduct from their rent, call the building inspector, sue the landlord, or move out without notice. California: Landlords have 30 days to make the repair (unless it poses danger).
Beside above, how long can a tenant be left without water in California? 30 days
Likewise, can I withhold rent for no heat?
You can legally withhold rent in New York if anything is seriously wrong with your apartment, like a lack of heat or a roach infestation. As long as you (or your guests) did not cause the major issue that now needs fixing, you are allowed to withhold rent until your landlord makes repairs.
How long does a landlord have to fix heat in California?
When Heat Stops Working Provide the landlord a reasonable length of time – anywhere between 10 and 30 days depending on how cold it is – to fix the problem. If the landlord refuses to fix the primary source of heat after 30 days, you can pay for the repair yourself and deduct the cost from the rent.