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Арендатор Пригодность для Проживания & Ремонт Требования

Mold, Leaks, Code Нарушениеs & Арендодатель Ремонт Failures

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California's Implied Гарантия of Пригодность для Проживания
Core Legal Framework: California гражданский кодекс §§ 1941, 1941.1, 1941.2, and 1942 impose strict duties on арендодательs to maintain rental properties in habitable condition. These rights cannot be waived by договор аренды terms.
гражданский кодекс § 1941 Requirements

Арендодательs must maintain:

  • Effective waterproofing of roof, exterior walls, windows, and doors
  • Functional plumbing facilities in good working order
  • Gas facilities maintained in good working order and free of leaks
  • Heating facilities in good working order
  • Electrical lighting with wiring and equipment in good condition
  • Clean buildings, grounds, and appurtenances free from debris, filth, rubbish, garbage, rodents, and vermin
  • Adequate trash receptacles in good ремонт
  • Floors, stairways, and railings in good ремонт
гражданский кодекс § 1941.1 Substandard Conditions

A dwelling is deemed substandard and untenantable if it substantially lacks:

  • Effective waterproofing and weather protection (roof, walls, doors, windows)
  • Plumbing facilities maintaining required water pressure and proper drainage
  • Gas and heating facilities in safe working condition
  • Electrical systems with safe wiring, outlets, and fixtures
  • Freedom from nuisances and adequate sanitation
  • Adequate ventilation and natural light
  • Safe exits and fire/life safety equipment
гражданский кодекс § 1942 – Ремонт & Deduct / Rent Withholding

When a арендодатель fails to make ремонтные работы within a reasonable time (typically 30 days for non-emergency items, 72 hours for пригодность для проживания threats), арендаторы may:

  • Ремонт & Deduct: Pay for ремонтные работы and deduct up to one month's rent (limited to twice in any 12-month period)
  • Withhold Rent: Депозит rent into escrow or reduce rent proportionally until ремонтные работы are made
  • Vacate: Move out without штраф if the unit is uninhabitable
  • Sue: File breach of гарантия action seeking убытки, injunctive relief, and адвокат fees
⚠️ Notice Requirement: Before exercising ремонт & deduct or rent withholding, you must give the арендодатель письменное уведомление of the дефект and reasonable time to ремонт (typically 30 days for non-urgent ремонтные работы, immediate for health/safety hazards).
Health & Safety Code Соблюдение

California Health & Safety Code §§ 17920.3 and 17920.10 define substandard buildings and give арендаторы independent enforcement rights through local code enforcement agencies.

Common Uninhabitable Conditions
1. Mold & Moisture Problems
Toxic Mold: Visible mold growth (especially black mold, Stachybotrys), musty odors, water stains, peeling paint, and moisture accumulation violate пригодность для проживания standards when caused by арендодатель's failure to ремонт leaks or maintain ventilation.
  • Roof leaks: Water intrusion causing ceiling stains, drywall damage, or mold growth
  • Plumbing leaks: Persistent leaks under sinks, from pipes, or from water heaters
  • Window leaks: Broken seals, cracked glass, or deteriorated weather stripping allowing water infiltration
  • Poor ventilation: Inadequate bathroom/kitchen exhaust causing moisture buildup and mold
  • HVAC condensation: AC units dripping or inadequate drainage systems
2. Plumbing Failures
  • Нет hot water or inconsistent hot water supply
  • Clogged or backed-up sewage lines causing flooding or raw sewage exposure
  • Broken toilets, sinks, or bathtubs not replaced/repaired within reasonable time
  • Low water pressure making showers or basic hygiene impossible
  • Burst pipes or major water leaks flooding living areas
3. Heating & Electrical Issues
  • Нет heat: Broken heating system during cold months (especially significant in California coastal regions)
  • Electrical hazards: Exposed wiring, non-functional outlets, frequent circuit breaker trips, sparking outlets
  • Insufficient lighting: Lack of working light fixtures in common areas or bathrooms
4. Pest Infestations
  • Rats, mice, cockroaches, or bedbugs caused by structural defects (holes, cracks, poor sanitation by арендодатель)
  • Termite damage compromising structural integrity
  • Арендодатель's failure to address infestations in common areas spreading to units
5. Structural & Safety Hazards
  • Broken locks on exterior doors or windows compromising security
  • Cracked/crumbling stairs, railings, or flooring creating fall hazards
  • Broken windows not repaired, exposing арендаторы to weather and intruders
  • Missing smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors
  • Lead paint hazards (especially in pre-1978 buildings with children under 6)
Documentation is Critical: Take photos/videos with timestamps, keep ремонт request records (emails, texts, письменное уведомлениеs with proof of delivery), obtain code enforcement инспекция reports, and save receipts for any арендатор-paid ремонтные работы.
How to Write Your Пригодность для Проживания Требование
Step 1: Document the Problems

Before writing your требование, gather доказательства:

  • Photos/Videos: Date-stamped images of mold, leaks, damage, or code нарушениеs
  • Prior Requests: Copies of all previous ремонт requests (emails, texts, maintenance portal submissions, письменное уведомлениеs)
  • Receipts: Any out-of-pocket expenses (temporary housing, property damage, medical treatment)
  • Code Нарушениеs: If you filed a исковое заявление with local code enforcement, include the case number and инспекция report
  • Health Records: If mold or other conditions caused illness, gather medical documentation
Step 2: Format & Tone
Professional & Firm: Use formal business letter format. Be factual and specific. Avoid emotional language or threats. State the problem, the legal duty violated, the deadline for ремонт, and the remedy you will pursue if ремонтные работы are not made.
Step 3: Essential Components
Component What to Include
Header Your name, address, phone, email; date; арендодатель's name and address
Subject Line "Notice of Uninhabitable Conditions and Demand for Ремонтные Работы" or similar
Statement of Problem Specific description of each дефект with dates first reported
Правовая Основа Cite гражданский кодекс §§ 1941, 1941.1, 1942; reference договор аренды provisions if applicable
Ремонт Deadline Typically 30 days for non-urgent; 72 hours to 7 days for health/safety hazards
Intended Remedy State you will pursue ремонт & deduct, rent withholding, code enforcement, or legal action if ремонтные работы not made
Request for Response Ask арендодатель to confirm receipt and provide ремонт timeline
Step 4: Delivery Method
  • заказное письмо, уведомление о вручении: Provides proof of delivery and receipt date
  • Email + заказное письмо: Отправить via both methods for faster notice and legal proof
  • Hand Delivery: Deliver in person and request signed receipt
  • Keep Copies: Retain copies of the letter, all attachments, and proof of delivery
⚠️ Timing Matters: Start the clock on арендодатель's ремонт deadline from the date they receive your notice, not the date you send it. Use заказное письмо to prove receipt date.
Step 5: Follow-Up Actions

If the арендодатель fails to respond or make ремонтные работы within the deadline:

  • File Code Enforcement Исковое Заявление: Контакт your local building/health department
  • Ремонт & Deduct: Obtain bids, complete ремонтные работы, deduct from rent (save receipts!)
  • Rent Withholding: Депозит rent into escrow account or reduce rent proportionally
  • Sue in Суд: File small claims (under $10,000) or unlimited civil суд action
  • Move Out: If truly uninhabitable, vacate and sue for убытки/moving costs
Sample Пригодность для Проживания Требования
Sample 1: Mold & Water Leak
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State ZIP] [Phone] [Email] [Date] [Арендодатель Name] [Арендодатель Address] [City, State ZIP] RE: Notice of Uninhabitable Conditions and Demand for Immediate Ремонтные Работы Property: [Your Rental Address] Dear [Арендодатель Name]: I am writing to formally notify you of serious пригодность для проживания defects at the above-referenced rental property that violate California гражданский кодекс §§ 1941, 1941.1, and 1942, as well as my договор аренды agreement. DEFECTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPAIR: 1. ROOF LEAK & WATER DAMAGE: Since [Date], water has been leaking through the ceiling in the master bedroom during rain. The leak has caused visible water stains, drywall damage, and soaked carpeting. I first reported this issue on [Date] via [email/phone/maintenance portal]. 2. TOXIC MOLD GROWTH: As a direct result of the unrepaired roof leak, black mold has grown on the bedroom ceiling and walls. The mold covers approximately [X square feet] and emits a strong musty odor. The mold growth poses a serious health risk to my family, particularly my [child/elderly parent] who has developed respiratory symptoms. 3. PLUMBING LEAK: The bathroom sink has been leaking since [Date], causing water damage to the vanity cabinet and floor. I reported this on [Date]. DOCUMENTATION: Attached are photos dated [Date] showing the water damage, mold growth, and plumbing leak. Also attached are copies of my prior ремонт requests dated [Dates]. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS: Under California гражданский кодекс § 1941.1, a dwelling is legally uninhabitable if it lacks effective waterproofing and protection from the elements. гражданский кодекс § 1942 requires you to make ремонтные работы within a reasonable time after receiving notice, or I am entitled to pursue statutory remedies. ТРЕБОВАНИЕ FOR REPAIR: I demand that you immediately arrange for the following ремонтные работы в течение 7 дней of your receipt of this letter: • Ремонт the roof leak and any underlying structural damage • Professionally remediate all mold growth • Ремонт water-damaged drywall, ceiling, and flooring • Ремонт the bathroom plumbing leak • Restore the premises to habitable condition REMEDIES IF REPAIRS NOT COMPLETED: If you fail to complete these ремонтные работы в течение 7 дней, I will pursue all available remedies under California law, включая, но не ограничиваясь: • Ремонт and deduct the cost of ремонтные работы from my rent (гражданский кодекс § 1942) • Withhold rent until ремонтные работы are completed • File a исковое заявление with [City] Code Enforcement • Move out without штраф due to uninhabitability • File a судебный иск seeking убытки, injunctive relief, and адвокат fees Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide a written timeline for completing these ремонтные работы в течение 3 рабочих дней. С уважением, [Your Signature] [Your Printed Name] Attachments: - Photos of water damage and mold (dated [Date]) - Копировать of prior ремонт request dated [Date] - Копировать of prior ремонт request dated [Date]
Sample 2: Нет Heat & Plumbing Failure
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State ZIP] [Phone] [Email] [Date] [Арендодатель Name] [Property Management Company] [Address] RE: Emergency Notice of Uninhabitable Conditions – Нет Heat and Plumbing Failure Unit: [Your Unit Number], [Property Address] Dear [Арендодатель Name]: I am providing you with urgent notice that the rental unit at [Address] is currently uninhabitable due to the complete failure of essential utilities, in нарушение of California гражданский кодекс §§ 1941.1 and 1942. CRITICAL DEFECTS: 1. NO HEATING: The furnace has been completely non-functional since [Date]. Despite temperatures dropping to [X°F], the unit has no source of heat. I first reported this emergency on [Date] via [method]. Your maintenance staff inspected on [Date] but did not complete ремонтные работы. 2. HOT WATER FAILURE: The water heater failed on [Date], leaving the unit with no hot water for [X days]. This makes basic hygiene and dishwashing impossible. 3. SEWAGE BACKUP: On [Date], the toilet backed up, causing raw sewage to overflow onto the bathroom floor. The toilet remains non-functional, and the unit has only one bathroom. I have been forced to [stay with family/in a hotel/use space heaters at significant cost] due to these conditions. HEALTH & SAFETY IMPACT: These conditions pose immediate health and safety risks: • Lack of heat in winter violates basic пригодность для проживания standards • Нет hot water prevents proper sanitation and hygiene • Sewage backup creates biohazard exposure risk PRIOR NOTICE: I have made the following ремонт requests: • [Date]: Reported no heat via [method] • [Date]: Reported water heater failure via [method] • [Date]: Reported sewage backup via [method] ТРЕБОВАНИЕ FOR IMMEDIATE REPAIR: California law requires you to provide functional heating, hot water, and plumbing facilities. I demand that you immediately arrange for emergency ремонтные работы to restore these essential utilities within 48 hours of receipt of this notice. REMEDIES: If these ремонтные работы are not completed within 48 hours, I will immediately: • Hire licensed подрядчикs to make emergency ремонтные работы and deduct the full cost from my rent • Withhold all rent until the unit is habitable • File an emergency исковое заявление with [City] Code Enforcement and request an immediate инспекция • Relocate to alternative housing and deduct the cost from my rent • Pursue legal action for breach of the гарантия of пригодность для проживания, including убытки for my out-of-pocket expenses, alternative housing costs, and адвокат fees I have attached photos documenting these conditions and copies of my prior ремонт requests. Please respond immediately with your ремонт plan. С уважением, [Your Signature] [Your Printed Name] CC: [City] Code Enforcement Department
Sample 3: Pest Infestation & Structural Defects
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State ZIP] [Phone] [Email] [Date] [Арендодатель Name] [Арендодатель Address] RE: Notice of Пригодность для Проживания Нарушениеs – Pest Infestation and Structural Defects Property: [Rental Address] Dear [Арендодатель Name]: I am writing to notify you of serious пригодность для проживания defects at [Rental Address] that violate California гражданский кодекс §§ 1941 and 1941.1. Despite multiple ремонт requests, these conditions have not been remedied. DEFECTS REQUIRING REPAIR: 1. RAT INFESTATION: Over the past [X weeks/months], I have observed rats in the kitchen, living room, and bedroom. I have found rat droppings on countertops, in cabinets, and along baseboards. The infestation is caused by structural gaps where pipes enter the unit and holes in the exterior walls. I first reported this on [Date]. 2. COCKROACH INFESTATION: The unit has a severe cockroach infestation, with roaches visible daily in the kitchen and bathroom. I have used over-the-counter pesticides, but the infestation persists due to structural defects and plumbing leaks that create moisture. 3. BROKEN WINDOW: The bedroom window has been cracked since [Date], allowing cold air, moisture, and insects to enter. I reported this on [Date], but it has not been repaired. 4. EXTERIOR DOOR LOCK FAILURE: The front door lock is broken and does not fully latch, creating a serious security risk. I reported this safety hazard on [Date]. Under California гражданский кодекс § 1941, you обязаны maintain the premises "free from debris, filth, rubbish, garbage, rodents, and vermin." гражданский кодекс § 1941.1 requires effective weather protection and secure locks. ТРЕБОВАНИЕ FOR REPAIR: I demand that you complete the following ремонтные работы в течение 14 дней of receipt of this letter: • Hire a licensed pest control company to exterminate rats and cockroaches and seal all entry points • Ремонт or replace the broken bedroom window • Ремонт or replace the front door lock • Inspect and seal all gaps, cracks, and holes in walls, floors, and around pipes DOCUMENTATION: Attached are photos showing rat droppings, cockroaches, the broken window, and the дефектный door lock, as well as copies of my prior ремонт requests. REMEDIES: If you do not complete these ремонтные работы в течение 14 дней, I will: • File a исковое заявление with [City] Code Enforcement • Hire licensed подрядчикs to complete ремонтные работы and deduct the cost from my rent (up to one month's rent per гражданский кодекс § 1942) • Pursue legal action for breach of пригодность для проживания, including убытки and адвокат fees Please confirm receipt and provide a ремонт schedule в течение 5 рабочих дней. С уважением, [Your Signature] [Your Printed Name]
Enforcement Options & Арендатор Remedies
1. Ремонт & Deduct (гражданский кодекс § 1942)
How It Works: If your арендодатель fails to make ремонтные работы в течение 30 дней of notice (or sooner for urgent issues), you can hire a licensed подрядчик to make the ремонтные работы and deduct the cost from your next rent payment.

Requirements:

  • You must give письменное уведомление to the арендодатель and allow reasonable time for ремонт
  • The ремонт must be necessary to make the unit habitable (not cosmetic)
  • The cost cannot exceed one month's rent
  • You can only use ремонт & deduct twice in any 12-month period
  • You must obtain receipts and provide copies to the арендодатель

Procedure:

  • Отправить письменное уведомление of дефект to арендодатель (keep proof of delivery)
  • Wait 30 days (or less for health/safety hazards like no heat, no water, sewage backup)
  • Obtain written bids from at least two licensed подрядчикs
  • Hire подрядчик and pay for ремонтные работы (keep all receipts)
  • Deduct ремонт cost from next month's rent and send арендодатель a detailed invoice with receipts
⚠️ Caution: If you deduct more than one month's rent or use this remedy more than twice per year, the арендодатель may требование you failed to pay rent and attempt выселение. Follow the rules carefully.
2. Rent Withholding (гражданский кодекс § 1942)

You may withhold rent or reduce rent proportionally if the unit is uninhabitable. Однако, this remedy is risky:

  • Full Withholding: Only if the unit is completely uninhabitable (no heat, no water, sewage flooding, etc.)
  • Partial Withholding: Reduce rent by percentage reflecting reduced value (e.g., 30% reduction if one bedroom is unusable due to mold)
  • Escrow Account: Some арендаторы депозит withheld rent into a separate bank account to show добросовестность and ability to pay once ремонтные работы are made
⚠️ Выселение Risk: Арендодательs often respond to rent withholding by serving a 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. You will need to assert the пригодность для проживания defense in unlawful detainer суд. Consult an адвокат before withholding rent.
3. Code Enforcement Исковое Заявление

File a исковое заявление with your local city or county code enforcement/building department:

  • Free Инспекция: Code enforcement will inspect the property and issue нарушение notices to the арендодатель
  • Ремонт Orders: If нарушениеs are found, the арендодатель will be ordered to make ремонтные работы within a specific timeframe
  • Fines & Штрафы: Арендодательs can face fines for non-соблюдение
  • Rent Reduction: Some jurisdictions have Rent Escrow Account Programs (REAP) or similar programs that reduce rent during code нарушениеs
California Health & Safety Code § 17980.7: Prohibits арендодательs from retaliating against арендаторы who report code нарушениеs (no выселение, rent increase, or домогательство в течение 180 дней of исковое заявление).
4. Sue for Breach of Гарантия of Пригодность для Проживания

вы можете подать a судебный иск seeking:

  • Убытки: Difference between rent paid and actual value of uninhabitable unit, plus out-of-pocket costs (hotel, medical bills, property damage)
  • Injunctive Relief: Суд order requiring арендодатель to make ремонтные работы
  • Rent Reduction/Возврат: Retroactive rent reduction for period unit was uninhabitable
  • Адвокат Fees: If your договор аренды has an адвокат fee clause or statute allows, арендодатель may have to pay your legal fees

Venue Options:

  • Суд Мелких Тяжб: Up to $10,000 (no адвокат required, quick resolution)
  • Unlimited Civil Суд: Over $10,000 or if seeking injunctive relief (адвокат recommended)
5. Move Out Without Штраф

If the unit is truly uninhabitable and the арендодатель refuses to ремонт, you may:

  • Vacate the premises without ответственность for remaining rent under the договор аренды
  • Demand return of залоговый депозит and any prepaid rent
  • Sue for moving costs, temporary housing expenses, and убытки
⚠️ Document Everything: If you move out claiming конструктивное выселение, you must have strong доказательства the unit was uninhabitable (photos, code enforcement reports, ремонт records). Арендодательs will dispute this требование.
Возмездие Protections

California гражданский кодекс § 1942.5: Арендодательs cannot retaliate against арендаторы who:

  • Complain about пригодность для проживания issues to the арендодатель or code enforcement
  • Exercise ремонт & deduct or rent withholding rights
  • Sue for breach of пригодность для проживания
  • Organize with other арендаторы regarding пригодность для проживания issues

Retaliatory actions (выселение, rent increase, reduction in services) в течение 180 дней of protected activity are presumed unlawful.

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  • Требование Drafting: I write detailed, legally enforceable требованиеs citing specific code нарушениеs and арендодатель duties
  • Доказательства Review: I assess your documentation (photos, ремонт requests, code enforcement reports) to determine the strength of ваше дело
  • Ремонт & Deduct Guidance: I advise on proper procedure to avoid выселение risk when deducting ремонт costs from rent
  • Rent Withholding Strategy: I help you calculate appropriate rent reduction and prepare defenses if арендодатель files выселение
  • Code Enforcement Assistance: I guide you through filing исковое заявлениеs and can appear at hearings
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  • Выселение Defense: If your арендодатель retaliates by filing an unlawful detainer, I assert пригодность для проживания defenses and counterclaims
Common Issues I Handle
  • Mold growth caused by water leaks or poor ventilation
  • Plumbing failures (no hot water, sewage backups, persistent leaks)
  • Нет heat or air conditioning (where essential for пригодность для проживания)
  • Pest infestations (rats, cockroaches, bedbugs) due to structural defects
  • Electrical hazards and insufficient lighting
  • Broken windows, doors, or locks compromising security
  • Code нарушениеs identified by city inspectors but ignored by арендодатель
  • Арендодатель возмездие after арендатор requests ремонтные работы
When to Consult an Адвокат
Consider consulting an адвокат if:
  • Your арендодатель has ignored multiple ремонт requests over several weeks or months
  • The пригодность для проживания issues have caused health problems, property damage, or significant expense
  • You have filed a code enforcement исковое заявление and the арендодатель is not complying with ремонт orders
  • Your арендодатель served you with a 3-Day Notice or выселение after you requested ремонтные работы (possible возмездие)
  • You want to use ремонт & deduct or rent withholding but are concerned about выселение
  • You are considering moving out and want to avoid договор аренды-breaking штрафы
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Часто Задаваемые Вопросы
Нет. California гражданский кодекс § 1942.5 prohibits арендодательs from retaliating against арендаторы who request ремонтные работы, file code enforcement исковое заявлениеs, or exercise their legal rights (ремонт & deduct, rent withholding). Any выселение attempt в течение 180 дней of protected activity is presumed retaliatory and unlawful. You have strong defenses if your арендодатель tries to evict you after you request пригодность для проживания ремонтные работы.
"Reasonable time" depends on the severity of the дефект. For non-urgent ремонтные работы (cosmetic issues, minor leaks), 30 days is typically reasonable. For health and safety hazards (no heat, no hot water, sewage backup, major mold), the арендодатель must act immediately—usually within 24-72 hours. If the арендодатель misses the deadline, you can pursue ремонт & deduct, rent withholding, or other remedies.
Да. If the rental unit is truly uninhabitable (lacks heat, water, has major mold, or is otherwise unlivable), you can move out without штраф and are not ответственный for rent for the remaining договор аренды term. This is called "конструктивное выселение." Однако, you must have strong documentation (photos, code enforcement reports, ремонт requests) proving the unit was uninhabitable. Арендодательs often dispute these claims, so consult an адвокат before moving out.
If you or your guests caused the damage through халатность or intentional acts, the арендодатель is not required to ремонт it and can charge you for the ремонт costs. Однако, the арендодатель is still responsible for пригодность для проживания defects caused by normal wear and tear, age of the building, арендодатель's failure to maintain common areas, or structural issues beyond your control (e.g., roof leaks, plumbing failures in walls, pest infestations due to building defects).
Only if the unit is completely uninhabitable. Full rent withholding is risky because the арендодатель can serve a 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit and file an выселение судебный иск. You would then need to prove in суд that the unit was uninhabitable, justifying your non-payment. A safer approach is to use ремонт & deduct (limited to one month's rent) or withhold only a portion of the rent proportional to the reduced value of the unit. Consult an адвокат before withholding rent to avoid выселение.
вы можете взыскать: (1) the difference between the rent you paid and the actual value of the uninhabitable unit (often 30-100% rent reduction for the affected period); (2) out-of-pocket costs (hotel bills, medical expenses, property damage); (3) эмоциональные страдания убытки in severe cases; (4) injunctive relief (суд order requiring ремонтные работы); and (5) адвокат fees if your договор аренды or statute allows. If the арендодатель's conduct was willful or fraudulent, you may also recover punitive убытки.

Арендатор Rights: Пригодность для Проживания and Ремонт Требования

Every арендатор has a right to a habitable dwelling. When арендодательs fail to maintain safe, sanitary conditions—whether it's mold, pest infestations, broken heating, or plumbing problems—you have legal recourse. A formal требование documents your исковое заявлениеs and often compels action.

Common Пригодность для Проживания Issues

ваши права and Remedies

Depending on your state, вы можете: withhold rent until ремонтные работы are made (rent escrow), "ремонт and deduct" the cost from rent, terminate the договор аренды and move out, or sue for убытки including rent reduction, medical expenses, and moving costs. Always document issues with photos and written исковое заявлениеs first.

Before Sending Your Demand