When structural damage can support a claim
You may be able to sue your landlord over structural damage if it made your home unsafe or unlivable and the landlord failed to fix it — and if the damage caused an injury or property loss, that can strengthen the claim.
Structural problems a landlord ignores can breach the implied warranty of habitability and create real danger. Whether you have a strong claim depends on the facts: how serious the damage was, whether the landlord knew about it, what they did, and whether anyone was hurt or any property was damaged.
No attorney can promise an outcome without reviewing the details, and you should be cautious of anyone who does. Because structural cases can involve both habitability and injury issues, they are worth having reviewed carefully. A free, confidential review is the best way to find out where you stand.
This is general information about California tenant rights, not legal advice. Every situation is different.