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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 24Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 4§ 34331 Tenant Protection In Housing

§ 34331 Tenant Protection In Housing

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§ 34331 Tenant Protection In Housing

Key Takeaways

  • •Landlords can't kick out tenants without a good reason and must explain why in writing.
  • •Tenants can't be punished for joining or being active in tenant groups.
  • •Landlords can't make tenants give up their legal rights in a lease.
  • •Landlords can't ignore repairs or safety issues and avoid responsibility for injuries.
  • •Tenants can't be evicted for complaining to the government about building problems.

Example

A tenant reports a broken heater to the city health department because the landlord won't fix it.

The landlord can't evict the tenant just for making this complaint. The tenant has the right to ask for help without losing their home.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 34331 Tenant Protection In Housing

In the operation or management of housing projects an authority shall not do any of the following: (a)  Evict any tenant without reasonable cause and unless the tenant has been given a written statement of such cause. (b)  Directly or indirectly subject any tenant to any punitive action of any kind because of his membership or activity in any tenant organization. (c)  Require that a tenant, in a lease or rental agreement, waive his rights under Section 1942 of the Civil Code, or any other rights as a tenant he might have under California or federal law. (d)  Disclaim liability for injury as a result of its negligence or failure to repair, in any rental agreement or lease. (e)  Terminate or refuse to renew a lease because a tenant has complained to any governmental authority of a possible violation of any building code, health ordinance, or similar regulation or has attempted lawfully to redress his grievances against the authority. (f)  Hold any tenant liable for property damage for which a private tenant would not be liable. (g)  File an eviction action for property damage before a decision has been reached by a grievance panel, if the tenant has requested a grievance hearing. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1112.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

authorityevictionagreementnegligenceregulationliabilityordinancetenant

Related Statutes

  • § 34332 Housing Authority Lease Requirements
  • § 34333 Tenant Rights Waiver Prohibition
  • § 101525 Sonoma Dental Care Authority
  • § 13113.7 Smoke Alarm Installation Requirements
  • § 34311 Authority Powers And Duties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 34331.
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