California Apartments must have carpeting or tenant can be evicted?

Factual Questions
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I just moved in to a new apartment building in Los Angeles and have been receiving some feedback from my downstairs neighbor. Initially they were displeased with my Peloton treadmill which they said was causing vibrations in their unit. That’s fair enough, I decided as much as I love the treadmill I would be a good neighbor and return it to Peloton.

As soon as I did that, the neighbors have said that I am also a “loud walker” and that I may not be following California’s 80/20 rule for carpeted floors.

I found some info online suggesting the idea is real but I can’t find any actual legislation about it. Does anyone know if this is legit and if I can actually be evicted for not having enough carpeting and just walking around my apartment? I have a dog whom although generally well-trained, likes to pee on carpets, and so I tend to avoid them.

Here is what I’ve found so far, is this actually enforceable? 80% Carpet Rule: What Should You Know as a Landlord – Landlord Tips

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As of 2004, I don’t think that was mandatory, because DH and I moved into a non-carpeted apartment in Sacramento that year. What few opportunities I had to see inside other apartments in that building strongly suggested ours was not unusual in that.

Current apartment (moved in in 2012) is carpeted except for bathrooms and kitchen/entryway (they’re contiguous). Without doing some serious measuring, I’d have to guess those non-carpeted areas exceed 20% of our floor area, but I’m not completely sure about that.

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From your link:

Although these conditions are not required by municipal or state laws, they are enforceable by condo and co-op boards. Violation of those terms can result in the termination of your lease or even eviction. Some landlords choose to individually establish 80/20 rule for their tenants in order to avoid potential neighborhood conflicts etc. Frequently, covering the floors is the responsibility of a tenant.

So, read your lease. It’s not required by law, but if you’re required by the terms of your lease to do it, then that is probably enforceable.