Recovering for rodent-related losses
You may be able to recover for property and food destroyed by a rodent infestation, along with other harm, if the landlord was responsible for the infestation and failed to address it. The amount depends on the facts.
When rats or mice ruin food, chew clothing or furniture, or damage the unit, those losses can be part of a habitability claim. What a tenant may recover also depends on how serious the infestation was, how the landlord responded after being notified, and how it affected the household.
No one can promise a specific figure without reviewing the details, so be cautious of anyone who quotes an amount up front. Keep receipts and dated photos of everything you had to replace, since that documentation shows the real cost of the problem. A free, confidential review can tell you whether your situation is worth pursuing.
This is general information about California tenant rights, not legal advice. Every situation is different.