If your landlord has scheduled repairs that require you to live somewhere else in the meantime, they are required to pay for your housing, which could be a hotel or another property.
Janet Ruiz, director of strategic communication for the Insurance Information Institute, emphasized that while your landlord is not responsible for your belongings, renters insurance or flood-renters insurance would cover them.
There’s a loophole in many California cities that allows landlords to evict tenants if substantial repairs require temporary relocation, but cities like San Francisco and Oakland require relocation payments.
If water damage has destroyed your belongings, it’s crucial to understand the nuances of your rights regarding landlord responsibility and to seek legal advice if needed.
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