The ancient furnace in my apartment caused an electrical fire when the contractor tried to repair it. Our new landlord won't replace the furnace. We can't use the heater...
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Josh B. replied:
I think this might fall under Civil Code 1941.1(4), but I have no idea if a busted heater in a mostly warm city constitutes "substantially lacking." http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=civ&group=01001-02000&file=1940-1954.1
The problem with mid century homes that have flat roofs and no insulation… you sometimes find the need to use air conditioning in the middle of winter!