Landlord Responsibility For Repairs

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Landlords are responsible for repairs unless caused by tenants negligence. If youve reported the incident, your landlord should cover the repair. Contact your local court for further assistance. In california, its the superior court.

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i was robbed and the window on door was broken to enter . Landlord say it’s my responsibility to fix it
Did you report the robbery to the police and inform your landlord about the incident immediately?

In California, landlords are generally responsible for repairs unless the damage was caused by the tenant's negligence.
yes
In California:
- Landlords are responsible for repairs unless caused by tenant's negligence.
- If you've reported the incident, your landlord should cover the repair.
- Contact your local court for further assistance. In California, it's the Superior Court.
It’s been 4 months and he hasn’t fixed it. Do I have to file with the courts to get it fixed? Cause I don’t need to be evicted
Have you notified your landlord in writing about the issue? In California, landlords are generally responsible for maintaining habitable conditions.
I don’t have his address
Do you have any other means of contacting your landlord, such as email or phone? In California, landlords must provide contact information for notices and service of process.
just by phone
Have you tried discussing the issue over the phone with your landlord? In California, verbal communication can also be considered as a valid form of notice.
only texting
Have you documented these text conversations with your landlord regarding the window repair?
yes
What was the landlord's response to your text messages about the window repair?
yes
What was the content of your landlord's response to your text messages about the window repair?
it is my responsibility to fix it
What was the exact date you first notified your landlord about the broken window?

In California, landlords are generally responsible for maintaining habitable conditions, including fixing broken windows.
June *. * the day have it happened
What actions have you taken since your landlord insisted it's your responsibility to fix the window?
i had the window boarded up and filed a police report , I had told him that I didn’t know it was my responsibility and told him that since I was a victim that it was his responsibility to fix it and to maintain my place to be safe
Have you considered sending a certified letter to your landlord's business address, if known, outlining the issue and his responsibility under California law?
he will not give me any address to reach him
Have you tried asking your landlord for his address for the purpose of sending a formal notice regarding the window repair?
i have sent a letter before and the letter came back to me unopened saying not at this address
What address did you send the letter to?
his business
What is the name and location of his business where you sent the letter?
Optimal Properties in Huntington Beach I found it on the internet
What was the content of the letter you sent to your landlord?
asking him to fix repairs
I was addressing repairs that was never fixed
What is the nature of these other repairs you mentioned in your letter to the landlord?
repairs from when I moved in since * he he never fixed
What are the specific repairs that have been pending since *?
he had finally fixed them in */*
What is the current condition of the window? Is it still boarded up or has it been fixed?
it is still broken
What steps have you taken to ensure your safety since the window is still broken?
boarded it up with wood
put wood over broken window
none
What is the current condition of the window?
broken
What steps have you taken to ensure your safety since the window is still broken?
put wood over the broken window
What steps have you taken to resolve this issue legally?
none
What is the name of the city where you live? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the nearest court.
moreno valley
The nearest court to you is the Riverside Superior Court - Moreno Valley Court. Address: * Heacock St. Bldg. D #*, Moreno Valley, CA *. Phone: (*) *-*.
thank you
You're welcome! If you decide to take legal action, remember to bring all relevant documents and evidence. Good luck!