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Tenant and landlord maintenance responsibilities

Separate everyday care, tenant-caused damage, agreed tasks and repairs that remain with the landlord.

Short answer

Separate ordinary care and tenant-caused damage from habitability and repair duties. State and local rules can both matter.

What to do next

  1. Read the complete repair and maintenance clauses with any schedules.
  2. Classify the issue as routine care, damage, defect or building repair.
  3. Compare the clause and facts with the current country source before arranging paid work.

Evidence to collect

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Scope and limits

This is a self-service information page for California renters. It does not review your documents, decide a dispute or replace qualified help for urgent, high-value or complex matters.

Official sources

These official pages are the starting point for this California summary. City rules, property type and dates can change the route.

California Department of Justice

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Common questions

Common questions

Who is responsible for maintenance in a rental home?

Separate ordinary care and tenant-caused damage from habitability and repair duties. State and local rules can both matter.

Which records should I collect for “Tenant and landlord maintenance responsibilities”?

Start with: Lease or tenancy agreement and amendments, Move-in inventory or condition report, Dated photographs or video with room labels, Emails, messages and letters with the landlord or agent. Do not share names, addresses or account details publicly.

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