What repairs are landlords responsible for in California regarding plumbing problems? As a renter in California, you have the right to live in a habitable property. Your landlord must provide a property that meets essential health and safety codes. Specifically, your landlord must ensure the following plumbing fixtures are in good working condition:
- A working toilet: It must flush adequately.
- A working shower or bathtub must have cold and hot running water and drain properly.
- A working sink should have hot and cold running water and drain properly.
- A water heater must provide running hot water for the shower, sink, and bathtub. Additionally, the entire plumbing system (including fixtures, pipes, and drains) must be free of problems such as clogs and leaks.