Do I have the right to file a lawsuit against Concord or another management company if they failed to keep their rental in safe and habitable condition? Yes, you could have the right to file a claim. You could even be entitled to receive compensation. Under law, property owners are responsible for keeping rentals in habitable conditions. When rental units are not properly maintained, property owners can be sued for breach of contract or for injuries/harm that occurs.
If you lived at 129 North Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90004 or another property owned by Concord, you could have grounds to file a claim. For more information about the legal options available to you, we recommend that you seek legal help as soon as possible. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and secure the payout that you are owed.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm for more information.
About Concord
Concord, or Concord Capital Partners Property Management, is a private real estate investment company. Concord owns and manages different properties, which include single family homes and apartment buildings, throughout the Los Angeles area. In many instances, however, these investment property companies prioritize their profits above all else, which often leads to their properties going into disrepair.
Understanding the Warranty of Habitability
All property owners, including investment rental companies, have a duty to ensure that their properties are properly maintained. This is based on California Civil Code 1941.1, also referred to as the Warranty of Habitability. Based on this law, rentals must meet a number of conditions in order to be considered habitable.
Under the Warranty of Habitability, rental units must have the following:
- Access to hot water and to a functional heater
- A roof that keeps weather out of the property
- Working electrical
- Sturdy walls, floors, stairs, and railings
- Trash bins
- Locking mailboxes (only at apartment buildings)
- No pests or infestations
- No toxins, like mold, lead, and asbestos
- A generally clean premise
What Happens if Concord Breaches their Duty to Keep their Rentals Habitable?
When Concord breaches the Warranty of Habitability, they can be held accountable. For the violation of the law, affected tenants can file claims for breach of contract. However, it is important to note that when uninhabitable conditions lead to incidents and injuries, affected tenants can also pursue injury claims or even wrongful death claims.
Are there any exception? This is a very common question. Although property owners are responsible for keeping their rentals habitable, they cannot be held responsible for uninhabitable conditions that are created by their tenants. In these situations, the property owner may have to address the issue but the tenant will likely be billed.
Can I Recover Compensation?
Yes, no matter the type of claim that you pursue, you could be entitled to receive compensation. Some of the different categories of compensation that could be available for recovery could include temporary relocation costs, any out-of-pocket repair costs, reimbursement for property damage, medical costs, lost income, legal costs, and more.
Contact Our Firm Today
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our team has decades of experience. Our lawyers are not afraid to take on Concord or any other property investment company to help affected tenants get justice. Our firm offers free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you may need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule your free case evaluation, contact our team today.
Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any legal expenses for any of our legal services. In addition, our firm works on a contingency basis, meaning hat you will not have to worry about paying anything at all if your claim is not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not be responsible for paying any legal costs.
Contact our tenant-landlord habitability lawsuit lawyers here at the Normandie Law Firm today for more information.
