At The Law Office of Jason Ingber, we stand up for tenants who have been forced to live in unsafe or uninhabitable housing. Our firm represents families across California in cases involving toxic mold, water intrusion, fraud, and landlord negligence, which can cause serious health risks, emotional trauma, and financial hardship.
We recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of tenants Alexander Scharf and Rachel Hier, whose Los Angeles apartment became the site of severe health and safety violations. Despite repeated complaints and medical consequences, their landlords failed to repair dangerous mold and water damage that made the home unlivable.
When a Landlord’s Negligence Becomes Dangerous
The case illustrates a pattern we see far too often: landlords who prioritize profit over safety. Our clients experienced persistent water leaks, structural damage, and toxic mold growth. Despite the landlord’s knowledge of positive mold test results from nearby units, the property owners concealed the information and failed to warn tenants.
The result was devastating.
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A child developed severe asthma requiring surgery.
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The father was diagnosed with metastatic testicular cancer and infertility.
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The mother suffered a miscarriage after prolonged exposure to the unsafe environment.
Even after promising to compensate the family during displacement, the landlords failed to make payments, ignored repair deadlines, and converted the unit into storage space while continuing to charge rent.
Fighting for Accountability Under California Law
Under California’s Implied Warranty of Habitability, landlords must maintain rental properties in safe and livable condition. When they fail to do so, tenants have the right to seek justice and compensation.
Our firm’s lawsuit against the property owners alleges:
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Breach of the warranty of habitability
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Fraud and concealment of hazardous conditions
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Negligence and private nuisance
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Unfair business practices under the California Business & Professions Code
We are pursuing compensation for our clients’ medical expenses, relocation costs, loss of property, and emotional distress, as well as punitive damages to hold the landlords fully accountable for their misconduct.
Protecting Tenants’ Rights Across California
Unsafe housing is not just a violation of a lease; it is a violation of human dignity. No tenant should have to choose between their health and a roof over their head. Our firm fights to ensure that landlords who ignore habitability laws face real consequences.
If you or your family have been exposed to mold, water damage, or other hazardous living conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. Do not rely on a landlord’s promises, as they may attempt to delay or deny your claims to avoid responsibility.
Contact The Law Office of Jason Ingber
The Law Office of Jason Ingber is committed to protecting tenants from landlord misconduct, housing fraud, and unsafe living conditions.
If you are facing mold exposure, displacement, or landlord negligence, Contact us today for a free consultation.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.