Habitability
Guides across the site that deal with habitability.
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Renting & City Housing
Bed Bugs, Mold, and Pest Infestations in Rentals
Pests and mold in a rental usually fall under the implied warranty of habitability and the local housing code. What you do first, and in writing, shapes every remedy that follows.
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Renting & City Housing
Heat, Hot Water, and Utility Shutoffs in Tenancies
Heat and hot water sit at the center of habitability law, but the temperatures, dates, and shutoff protections are set by your state and city, not by any national rule.
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Renting & City Housing
Illegal Units, Basement Apartments, and Certificates of Occupancy
An unpermitted apartment is one occupied without the zoning approval, permits, or certificate of occupancy the local code requires. The tenant's position varies sharply by state.