Habitability & Repair
Landlord's duty to maintain habitable premises and tenant remedies.
Sub-categories
Implied Warranty (0 rules — coming soon)
common-law + statutory warranty
Statutory Standards (1 rule)
state habitability codes (e.g., CA Civ §1941.1)
Repair and Deduct (2 rules)
caps, procedural requirements
Rent Withholding (2 rules)
procedural requirements
Constructive Eviction (0 rules — coming soon)
caselaw-grounded but reflected in some statutes
Specific Conditions (8 rules)
heat, water, hot water, weatherproofing, vermin
Rules in this category (72)
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-10
Applicability • Boston
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-11
Purpose • Boston
Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
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Cal. Health & Safety Code
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Cal. Health & Safety Code
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Cal. Health & Safety Code
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Cal. Health & Safety Code
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Cal. Health & Safety Code
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Cal. Health & Safety Code
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Cal. Health & Safety Code
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Cal. Health & Safety Code
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Cal. Health & Safety Code
California
Cal. Health & Safety Code
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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
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Cal. Civ. Code
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Cal. Civ. Code
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Cal. Civ. Code
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Cal. Civ. Code
California
Cal. Civ. Code
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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76
Applicability—Police powers • Cambridge
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
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
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
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
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