We represent tenants living in unsafe or uninhabitable housing conditions, including neglected apartments, slum housing, mold, leaks, pest infestations, broken utilities, or dangerous property conditions.
A substantial portion of our practice is devoted to habitability and tenant-rights litigation. We represent tenants who have been forced to live in dangerous and substandard housing conditions — and we are passionate about protecting tenants' rights and helping families obtain justice when landlords place profits ahead of people's well-being.
Conditions we litigate include:
- Mold contamination
- Water intrusion and leaks
- Plumbing failures and broken utilities
- Pest infestations
- Structural defects
- Inadequate security and other health and safety hazards
Document everything — the record wins these cases
Habitability cases are built on the record: photographs and video of the conditions, written complaints to the landlord or manager, repair requests and responses, medical records where conditions have affected your family's health. Keep everything, and keep reporting the conditions in writing.
Our firm uncovers the facts, identifies where property owners failed in their responsibilities, and holds negligent parties accountable. Whether you rent an apartment, a duplex or a house, your landlord's obligations to keep your home safe and habitable do not depend on the size of the building.
