

Angelica A. Sandoval
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Landlord Obligations After a Burst Pipe: Repairs to Rent
The implied warranty of habitability requires that rental units be safe and habitable—this includes having working plumbing. The landlord ha


Matthew P. Quiring
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Handyman Access to Unit
Outside of an emergency, repair of the leak is similarly a “necessary” service to maintain the property in habitable condition. A 24-hour no


Clifford E. Fried
- 4 min
The Warranty of Habitability
In response to an eviction action, many tenants raise a defense claiming that the landlord has breached the warranty to provide a habitable