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LawWhereTopicStatusEffectiveLast reviewed
Habitability: What a California Landlord Must MaintainCiv. Code §§ 1941, 1941.1, 1942 (as amended by AB 628)CaliforniaHabitability and repairsIn forceSep 25, 2026

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