Do you have a cockroach problem and your landlord is not taking the steps to correct it? Then you need to contact a California cockroaches and bed bugs lawyer today: 866-548-6137 California law can protect you if you have a cockroach problem in your apartment. For many people, cockroaches are a source of squeamishness and even horror. They multiply...
Continue ReadingYou might be asking, can I get legionnaires’ disease from air conditioning? Caused by infection from Legionella bacterium, Legionnaires’ disease, and Pontiac fever spread through water droplets in the air. Legionella bacteria grow in warm, stagnant water and can be found in cooling towers for air conditioning in large buildings. Consequently, one study reported that 20% of Legionnaires’ cases...
Continue ReadingKnowing how to spot a carbon monoxide leak in your car is crucial for safety, as carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. Its most dangerous feature is that it is a silent killer. You won’t be able to sense carbon monoxide exposure like you would smoke inhalation: you can see and smell smoke, but you can’t see or smell...
Continue ReadingLead-based paint disclosure laws for California residents are crucial for anyone living in homes built before 1978, as these homes may contain lead-based paint. Exposure to lead-based paint can cause developmental issues, reduced intelligence, behavior problems, and other health dangers in children. Lead can also be harmful to adults, and it can damage the brain and other organs and...
Continue ReadingHow can I tell if my home has lead-based paint? There’s so much to figure out when deciding on a place to live that it’s easy to overlook certain things on your checklist. Have you forgotten to check for lead-based paint? Please don’t because deteriorated lead-based paint and lead dust is extremely toxic and can cause your child long-term...
Continue ReadingDo landlords have to provide carbon monoxide alarms in CA? The impact of carbon monoxide can be deadly. Without question, living in a home with a carbon monoxide alarm is critical to protect the health and safety of every one of us. Read on as this article addresses whether and where carbon monoxide detectors are required in California, and...
Continue ReadingLandlord maintenance failures can lead to mold, which is a significant concern for tenants. California law does its best to protect both landlords and tenants. For example, landlords can evict, retain security deposits or file civil suits in response to substantial damages to their units caused by tenants. On the other hand, however, landlords must also maintain clean and...
Continue ReadingCan you get legionnaires’ disease from steam rooms and saunas? Yes, you can. Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks happen because of someone else’s negligence. If you caught Legionnaires’ disease from a steam room or sauna the Legionnaires’ experts at Riley | Ersoff LLP can help. How Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from Steam Rooms and Saunas? People get Legionnaires’ disease when...
Continue ReadingA tenant estoppel certificate is a signed statement verifying and certifying the terms of a residential or commercial lease. It is often referred to as a tenant rental information declaration, rental information questionnaire, or estoppel agreement. No matter the title, it serves the same purpose and generally includes the same information. Generally, an estoppel certificate is a written, signed...
Continue ReadingRats! You’re curled up with a cup of coffee on your couch in your rental apartment. Suddenly, you see two rats run past each other on the floor before you. You jump and scream at the sight of these disgusting rodents. You are even more dismayed when you realize they have gnawed through your food and left a trail...
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