Evicted After a Wildfire? You May Be Protected by Law!
Wildfires are devastating. For you as a tenant, the aftermath can be even more overwhelming. Under California law, landlords have the responsibility to maintain the habitability of your home. Your landlord might take advantage of the situation by threatening or forcing you with eviction. The best protection you have is to know your rights and protect yourself with representation. We are here to assist.
Landlord Exploitative Tactics
A landlord may become unresponsive or harass you, raise your rent, shut off utilities, remove your personal belongings, change the locks, avoid repairs, or prevent you from returning after evacuation. All these methods are illegal, and you may be compensated for the property loss claims, displacement costs, emotional distress, and accountability for negligence. Tenant protections of rent control laws and anti-harassment statutes help protect you from being exploited by your landlord.
When is Eviction Legal?
Your lease is terminated after a wildfire if the property is either destroyed or damaged beyond repair. If the unit is repairable, the landlord has up to thirty days to make repairs after proper notification. If these repairs are not made or unaddressed, you may have the right to pay a reduction in rent, repair issues yourself and deduct additional payments from rent, break your lease without penalty, withhold further rent payments, or sue the landlord for any and all damages.
We can help you by providing compensation for property loss claims, displacement costs, emotional distress, and accountability for any negligence.
Why Tenants Law Firm
Experience You Can Trust: Decades of experience handling wildfire claims.
Focused Advocacy for Tenants: We understand the unique challenges tenants face and tailor our approach to meet your needs.
No Upfront Fees: You don’t pay unless we win your case.
Proven Results: Millions recovered for victims of negligence and disaster.
If you’ve been displaced or suffered losses as a tenant due to a wildfire, you don’t have to face this alone. Contact Tenants Law Firm for a free consultation. Let us fight for the compensation and justice you deserve.