Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Re: insects

You have a number of rights. I am going to answer very briefly, and, if you need more, don't hesitate to e-mail, or call, my office.

First, call the local building inspectors and the Board of Health. Ask them to send an inspector ASAP.

Next write your landlord (LL) a certified letter, return receipt requested. Send a separate copy by regular 41 cent mail . (lots of time, people refuse to sign for certified letters). Tell LL, this as an emergency, and you expect an exterminator to eliminate the roaches within 3 days, or you will either withhold rent, repair and deduct, or vacate the premises. Tell LL you have also reported this to the building and health departments.

If you have a camera, take pictures of your "visitors", maybe a dozen pictures, or so. If you do not have a camera, you can buy one for $5 or $6 at Long's, Walgreen's, Walmart, etc. that is disposable and has one roll of film in it.

Make sure you have the inspectors send you written reports.

The above may take care of your problems. As I said above, it is rather long and complicated, so e-mail, or call, my office if you need more.

Good luck!