Recovering for water-damaged furniture
Possibly, especially if the leak resulted from the landlord's failure to maintain the property or to fix a problem you reported. Furniture ruined by water is a common type of tenant property loss.
If a leak from the roof, plumbing, or an upstairs unit damaged your couch, tables, or other furniture, and the landlord knew or should have known about the problem and failed to fix it, the landlord may be responsible for the damage. For example, if you reported a dripping ceiling and the landlord ignored it until it soaked and warped your furniture, that neglect strengthens your claim.
To support a claim, document the source of the leak, your reports to the landlord and their timing, and the damage to your furniture with photos. Keep the damaged items if you can until the claim is resolved, since they are evidence.
The value you can recover generally reflects what the furniture was worth, considering its age and condition. If a leak the landlord should have addressed damaged your furniture, a free, confidential review can help you understand whether you can recover your loss.
This is general information about California tenant rights, not legal advice. Every situation is different.