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    Default Asked to leave for fumigation - What is the landlord's responsibility?

    Hi,
    I live in a townhome complex,all the units are privately owned and I rent from the owner directly. The complex is run by the association of homeowners although I always deal with my landlord directly. I had a "fumigation package" left on my front door way over the weekend. It says we have to be out for 2 days on July 6.

    I am a single mom and I work from home in a home office, I also have a dog. What is the landlord's responsibility here as far as paying for hotel,food,pet care etc...and what about losing 2 business days?

    I am in Los Angeles, CA...

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Asked to leave for fumigation - What is the landlord's responsibility?

    There may be a provision in your lease which describes what would happen in a situation such as this. Check your lease. The landlord's actions may also be authorized by ordinance; check with the city.

    Obviously, we don't know what type of fumigation is involved. It seems fair to assume that the fumigation is being performed in such a manner as to make it impossible to stay in one unit while the others are fumigated.

    The landlord's duties probably do not extend beyond providing you with alternative housing during the period of fumigation. It certainly would not extend to expenses which you already must incur as part of your daily life, such as food for you and your dog.

    I'm not sure what they are using to fumigate the premises, but you probably don't want to ingest it afterwards. So make sure that any perishable items or comestibles are sealed or removed from the apartment prior to the fumigation.

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