Q: what is a lawful tenent
i was rented an apt in a bldg that is on the dangerous bldg list
A: Sacramento has some pretty strict rules about neglected buildings. If left vacant for too long (30 days!) the building can be cited and put on the dangerous building list. If you rented this and have a written rental agreement, you may be legally entitled to occupy this, but depending on why the building is on this list, you may or may not be able to claim a rent rebate for an uninhabitable premises, because a building does not have to be uninhabitable in order to be put on Sac.'s list. You ahould discuss with a local attorney the specifics of your situation before taking any action. Thanks for using Justia ask a lawyer.
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A lawful tenant is someone who has entered into a legally binding rental agreement with the landlord and has the right to occupy the rental property in exchange for paying rent. However, if the building is on the dangerous building list, it may be deemed uninhabitable, and the landlord may not be allowed to rent it out until the safety issues are resolved.
James L. Arrasmith
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