Hiring of real property: dwellings: untenantability.
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill makes a technical update to California law regarding what constitutes an ‘ untenantable’ dwelling. Specifically, it clarifies that floors, stairways, and railings must be maintained in good repair for a dwelling to be considered untenantable under Civil Code Section 1941.1. The bill also includes provisions regarding refrigerators and stoves, particularly concerning tenant-provided appliances and recall notices.
Key provisions
- Clarifies that floors, stairways, and railings must be maintained in good repair to be considered untenantable.
- Addresses requirements for landlords to provide and maintain refrigerators in rental units.
- Outlines a process for tenants to opt-out of a landlord-provided refrigerator and be responsible for its maintenance.
- Specifies landlord responsibilities regarding stove recalls and repairs.
- Excludes certain housing types (permanent supportive housing, single-room occupancy, residential hotels, and communal kitchen facilities) from appliance requirements.
- Allows tenants to utilize utility energy savings assistance programs for heating and hot water system repairs or replacements.
Who is affected
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Property Owners
- Housing Providers
- Rental Property Owners
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