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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Muro v. Superior Court, 184 Cal. App. 3d 1089 (1986)

Citation
Muro v. Superior Court, 184 Cal. App. 3d 1089 (1986)
Parent Document
Muro v. Superior Court, 184 Cal. App. 3d 1089 (1986)
Jurisdiction
California (state)
Effective Date
1986-08-26

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(1969) 70 Cal.2d 578; 586-587 [75 Cal.Rptr. 652, 451 P.2d 84, 33 A.L.R.3d 406].) When defects exist in common areas under the landlord’s control, the landlord’s lack of actual knowledge should not constitute an excuse, because the landlord has the legal duty to inspect and maintain those areas. (See Cal. Residential Landlord-Tenant Practice (Cont.Ed.Bar 1986) § 3.33, p. 159.) Moreover, the implied warranty of habitability covers the defects in common areas of the residential building as well as in a tenant’s apartment. (Hinson v. Delis