Cathay Manor is a senior living apartment building located in Los Angeles (600 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012). It offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments at low rates that are based on income. Although Capital Realty Group, the property management, boasts of updated features and excellent amenities, there have been many complaints about the property.
Unfortunately, tenants and their families have many complaints about the conditions at Cathay Manor. There have been complaints of bed bug infestations, roach infestations, and even mold in apartments. Tenants may have the right to sue. For more information about the legal options available to you, we urge you to seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
Our lawyers have decades of experience fighting for the rights of tenants who have been had to live in uninhabitable conditions because of the negligence of property owners and property management companies. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. The Normandie Law Firm can help you.
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Understanding the Warranty of Habitability
If the conditions in a rental property make the property uninhabitable, tenants could have the right to sue landlords. Let’s review the warranty of habitability and what makes a property uninhabitable.
The warranty of habitability is outlined in Civil Code 194.1. Based on a 1974 court case, the warranty of habitability is implied in all rental agreements even if there is no language explicitly mentioning the warranty. The warranty of habitability required landlords to keep their rentals habitable.
To be considered habitable, rentals must have all the following:
- A roof that keeps the weather out of the property (this includes exterior walls, windows, and doors)
- Access to hot water
- A functional heater
- Electrical lighting (with working wiring/equipment)
- Sturdy walls and floors (this includes stairs and rails)
- Trash bins
- Locking mailboxes (only in apartment buildings)
- Clean premises (general cleanliness)
- No toxins (this includes mold, asbestos, and lead)
- No vermin, insects, or any pests (this includes rats, mice, bed bugs, roaches, and fleas, etc.)
The tenants of Cathay Manor have complained of mold, bed bugs, and roaches. All three of these complaints violate the warranty of habitability; therefore, the apartment building is not habitable. This means that the landlord can be sued.
Is My Landlord Responsible for Keeping Cathay Manor Habitable?
Yes, all landlords have to comply with the warranty of habitability. This means that they must keep their property, whether it is Cathay Manor or any other property, in a habitable condition. There are very few instances where a landlord may not be responsible for the uninhabitable conditions, like when the actions of a tenant ultimately create the uninhabitable conditions. Still, a decent landlord would still address the poor conditions to make the property habitable again and just bill the tenant for expenses. In most cases, the landlord is aware of the poor conditions but simply does nothing to remedy the situation; in fact, the landlord might actively try to cover up the issue. For instance, they might just paint over mold but never actually hire a company to remove the mold for good.
My Landlord Breached the Warranty of Habitability. Now, What?
If your landlord breached the warranty of habitability, then your landlord could be sued. Of course, your landlord could be sued for breach of contract for failing to uphold the warranty of habitability. However, if the uninhabitable conditions ultimately caused you and your family harm, then you could actually file an injury lawsuit against your landlord and sue for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. For more information about the legal options available to you, we urge you to seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
The Dangers of Bed Bug Infestations
Bed bugs are some of the most difficult pests to deal with because they are nocturnal and hide in even the smallest of crevices. Bed bug infestations can leave tenants suffering from bed bug bites. Bed bug bites are very itchy and can become infected when scratched and can leave significant scarring. Bed bug bites are also known to cause mental and emotional distress. Of course, bed bug infestations can result in property damage. Bed bug infestations almost always require professional extermination.
The Dangers of Roach Infestations
Roaches carry and can spread many different diseases. When roaches move throughout homes, they are leaving behind traces of their feces, urine, and regurgitated saliva and digestive fluids; all of these contain pathogens that can cause different diseases or infections, such as urinary tract infections, E. coli, salmonella, and digestive problems. There is also a risk of sepsis. People who are very old and/or who are immunocompromise can potentially suffer serious or even fatal harm.
The Dangers of Mold in Apartments
Mold in apartments can cause many health concerns. Minor symptoms of mold exposure can include stuffy nose, coughing, wheezing, sore throat, burning eyes, and skin rash, for example. People with asthma as well as people that are allergic to mold may have more severe reactions. In some, exposure to mold can result in lung infections.
Can I Recover Compensation?
Yes, you could be eligible to receive compensation. Depending on the type of claim that you file, you could be entitled to receive compensation for any repairs you paid for yourself, relocation costs, motel/hotel costs, property damage, and more. You may also be eligible to receive compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering if you suffered injuries as a result of the poor conditions in your rental. Your case could be worth anywhere from $150,000 to $1.5 million. Some of these cases can actually be worth more. If you would like to learn more about what you could potentially recover if your lawsuit is successful, contact us today.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
If you or a loved one live at Cathay Manor or any other apartment building in the area, you could have grounds to sue for the uninhabitable conditions in your rental. Many tenants live in unsafe conditions because they do not know their rights. We urge you to reach out to our lawyers as soon as possible. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are ready to help you better understand the legal options available to you. You could have the right to sue and recover compensation. Contact us today to benefit from our free consultations and free second opinions and speak with our trusted tenant rights lawyers.
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