Habitability & Repair
Landlord's duty to maintain habitable premises and tenant remedies.
Sub-categories
Implied Warranty (1 rule)
common-law + statutory warranty
Statutory Standards (4 rules)
state habitability codes (e.g., CA Civ §1941.1)
Repair and Deduct (4 rules)
caps, procedural requirements
Rent Withholding (6 rules)
procedural requirements
Constructive Eviction (1 rule)
caselaw-grounded but reflected in some statutes
Specific Conditions (39 rules)
heat, water, hot water, weatherproofing, vermin
Rules in this category (219)
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 8.60
Fines for failure to repair • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 8.60
Effect of fine in subsequent court actions • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 8.60
Revenues generated • Cambridge
Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 8.60
Severability • Cambridge
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Definitions • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Compliance with chapter required • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Exclusions • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Administration and enforcement generally • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Kitchen facilities • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Bathroom facilities • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Water supply • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Hot water facilities • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Heating facilities • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Lighting and electrical facilities • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Sewage disposal • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Installation and maintenance of structural elements • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Installation and maintenance of facilities • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Garbage and rubbish storage and disposal—Cleanliness of premises • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Temporary housing • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Orders—Service and content • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Appeals • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Condemned dwellings—Demolition • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12
Cleaning or repairing by the board of health—Expenses • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 8.20
Title • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 8.20
Purpose • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 8.20
Maintenance required • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 8.20
Maintenance of structures • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 8.20
Maintenance of accessory structures • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 8.20
Result of hearing • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 8.20
Failure to comply • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 8.20
Costs • Lawrence
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 8.20
Maintenance of premises and landscape elements • Lawrence
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
State sanitary code; adoption; enforcement; jurisdiction; speedy trial • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
Dwellings unfit for human habitation; order to vacate or to abate nuisance; removal of occupants; demolition expense, lien; inspection reports; code violations; notices; enforcement proceedings, jurisdiction; appeal • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
Petition for violation of sanitary code; requisites • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
Copy of report of investigation; admissibility in evidence • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
Court order regarding rental payments; disbursement of funds; receiver • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
Enforcement of sanitary code; remedies; receiver • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
Petition by receiver to apply for financial assistance; notice and hearing; financial assistance; lien • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
Repairs by tenants of residential premises to cure violations; reimbursement for cost • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
Actions by tenants against owners of residential premises; joinder of certain other persons as parties; liability; exception • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 111
Conveyance of real estate with intent to evade nuisance provisions; penalty • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Wrongful acts of landlord; premises used for dwelling or residential purposes; utilities, services, quiet enjoyment; penalties; remedies; waiver • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186
Notice to landlord of unsafe condition; tort actions for injuries resulting from uncorrected condition • Massachusetts
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 148
Automatic fire warning and smoke detection systems in certain buildings; enforcement; appeals • Massachusetts
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Time for compliance • New York
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Lighting and ventilation of rooms • New York
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Size of rooms • New York
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Cooking spaces • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Rooms in cellars • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Cellar and basement stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Windows and skylights for public halls and stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Partitions • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Artificial lighting • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Old dwellings • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Interior water-closets and bathrooms • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Water-closets in certain class B multiple dwellings • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Employees' water-closets • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Cellar entrance • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Business uses • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Boiler rooms • New York
N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law
Avoidance of abuses in connection with rent checks • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Fire-escapes • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Public stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Public halls • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Spaces under stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Water-closets • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Water supply • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Application of article six and other provisions to converted dwellings • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Water-closet and bath accommodations • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Plumbing and drainage • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Heating • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Repairs and cleanliness • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Size of rooms • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Alcoves • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Cooking spaces • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Rooms in basements and cellars • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Lighting and ventilation of stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Extension roofs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Bulkheads and scuttles • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Cellar stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Wainscoting • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Cellar entrance • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Sprinkler heads in rooms • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Legislative finding • New York
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Legislative finding • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Water-closets • New York
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Egress from apartments • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Cellar and basement stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Application of article seven and other provisions to tenements • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Yards and courts • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Lighting and ventilation of rooms • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Size of rooms • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Alcoves • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Interior water-closets and bathrooms • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Rooms in basements and cellars • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Law
When tenant may surrender premises • New York
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Chimneys and fireplaces • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Egress • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Fire-escapes • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Bulkheads and scuttles • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Stairs and public halls • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Law
Wilful violations • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Law
Warranty of habitability • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Stair and entrance halls • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Tower fire-escapes and supplemental stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Cellar and basement stairs in fireproof tenements • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Spaces under stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Water-closets • New York
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Sub-curb uses • New York
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Construction of first floor • New York
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Egress from apartments • New York
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Bulkheads and scuttles • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Public stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Cellar and basement stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Egress from dwellings • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
One and two-story frame dwellings; area limitation • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Fire-escapes • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Applications for coverage of interim multiple dwellings and residential units • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Alternative compliance • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Painting of courts and shafts • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Cellar ceilings • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Abatement of rent in the case of serious violations • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Unlawful occupation • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Removal of violations by mortgagees • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Right of tenant to offset payments for heat failure; certain cases • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Penalties for violations • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Nuisances • New York
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Abatement of rent in the case of serious violations • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Right of tenant to offset payments for heat failure; certain cases • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Judicial procedure and orders • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Repairs, vacation and demolition of buildings • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Inside cellar stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Artificial lighting • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Cooking spaces • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Rooms in basements and cellars • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Entrance doors and lights • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Windows and skylights for public halls and stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Artificial hall lighting • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Repairs and cleanliness • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Water supply • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Water closet and bath accommodations • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Plumbing and drainage • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Tax Law
Exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings to eliminate fire and health hazards; abatement • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Entrances: doors, locks and intercommunication systems • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Peepholes • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Public halls and stairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Fire-escapes • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Storage compartments • New York
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Cellar entrance • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Wainscoting • New York
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Egress • New York
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Bells; mail receptacles • New York
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Vertical and horizontal openings • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Incombustible materials • New York
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Cellar ceiling • New York
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Miscellaneous provisions • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Parapets, guard railings and wires • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Sub-curb uses • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Lighting; gas meters; gas and oil appliances • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Artificial lighting • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Lodging houses • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Hotels and certain other class A and class B dwellings • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Repairs and cleanliness • New York
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Water closet and bath accommodations • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
Water supply; plumbing and drainage • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Water supply • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Water-closet and bath accommodations • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Jurisdiction; court; venue • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Plumbing and drainage • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Grounds for the proceeding • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Contents of petition • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Judgment • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Application by mortgagee or lienor of record or other person having an interest in the property • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Appointment of administrator • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Presentation or settlement of accounts • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Repairs • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Heating • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Jurisdiction; court; venue • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Grounds for the proceeding • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Commencement; notice of petition; time and manner of service • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Contents of petition • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Judgment • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Application by mortgagee or lienor of record or other person having an interest in the property • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Appointment of administrator • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Presentation or settlement of accounts • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Jurisdiction; courts; venue • New York
N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law
Respondent • New York
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law
General application to all dwellings • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Cleanliness • New York
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
Receptacles for waste matter • New York
Oakland Mun. Code Chapter 8.22
General remedies • Oakland
S.F. Admin. Code Chapter 37, § 37.1
Hearings and Remedies for Violation of Residential Hotel Visitor Policy • San Francisco
San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23
Housing services • San Jose