When a collapse supports an injury claim
If you are injured because a ceiling, stair, balcony, or other structure collapsed, you may have a personal injury claim against the landlord — in addition to a habitability claim — especially if the landlord knew about the problem and failed to fix it.
When a landlord's failure to maintain the building causes an injury, that can be the basis for a claim to recover medical bills, lost income, pain, and other harm. Structural collapses can cause serious injuries, and a landlord who ignored a known hazard may be responsible.
Get medical care first, then, if you safely can, document the scene, the defect, and your injuries, and keep all of your medical records. Our firm handles both habitability and personal injury claims, so we can look at the whole picture. If you were hurt because of a structural failure, a free, confidential review can help you understand your rights.
This is general information about California tenant rights, not legal advice. Every situation is different.