Cal. Civ. Code § 38-12-1007
Relationship to warranty of habitability.
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Notwithstanding any provision of part 5 of this article 12 to the contrary, a landlord who complies with this part 10 is deemed to have satisfied the requirements of said part 5 with respect to matters concerning bed bugs.
Colorado Revised Statute § 38-12-1007 establishes a legal bridge between two parts of state housing law: the bed bug rules in Part 10 and the general warranty of habitability in Part 5. Under this provision, a landlord who meets all of Part 10's bed bug requirements is automatically considered to have fulfilled the habitability warranty as it relates to bed bugs. In other words, compliance with the bed bug-specific rules serves as a complete defense against habitability claims arising from bed bug conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners and managers in Colorado, § 38-12-1007 means that diligent adherence to Part 10's bed bug inspection, disclosure, and remediation obligations is the clearest path to satisfying habitability standards on this specific issue. Operators who document their Part 10 compliance—inspection records, tenant notifications, and treatment histories—create a contemporaneous record that demonstrates they have met the statutory standard. Maintaining that documentation is a common practice among operators who want to show that bed bug-related habitability obligations under Part 5 have been addressed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 38-12-1007, a tenant's habitability rights related to bed bugs are directly tied to whether the landlord has actually complied with Part 10's bed bug requirements. If a landlord has not followed Part 10's procedures—such as proper disclosure or timely remediation—the statutory shield this provision provides would not apply, and a habitability claim under Part 5 may remain available. Tenants who believe their landlord has not met Part 10 obligations can explore options such as contacting a local tenant-rights organization or consulting with a housing attorney to understand what remedies may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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