Join us for a live virtual workshop

Have you had a repair or pest issue that a landlord just would not fix? This workshop will share red flags, best practices, and options for addressing an unsafe living environment while protecting your housing. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered in a one-on-one consultation.

About the virtual workshop:

The workshops will help tenants with disabilities understand their basic rights and what steps to take to get safe and habitable housing.  We will discuss examples of habitability problems and what tenants can do to make sure the housing provider maintains the property and provides a safe place to live.

Join us as we discuss:

• The implied warranty of habitability
• Landlords’ responsibilities
• Tenants’ responsibilities
• What to do if you are experiencing issues
• Options and remedies

If you still have questions about your Habitability and the Right to Safe Living Conditions issue after the event, you may have a chance for a private 15-minute consultation with a DRC team member. Consultations are limited and are not guaranteed. Instructions will be given at the workshop.

Interpretation will be provided if requested at least 1 week before the event date.

NOTE: Although service providers are welcome, this workshop is specifically designed for tenants with disabilities, with a focus on their questions and perspectives.

Speaker:

Kawai Daugherty (she/her) is a staff attorney for the Equal Access and Housing Practice Group at Disability Rights California. Her focus is on disability rights in housing and subsidized housing issues. In previous positions, Ms. Daugherty worked defending individuals’ rights to make their own health decisions who were in county mental health facilities.