Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
who is responsible for repairing mold in a house alot of mold the tenant or the landlord iam being told by the management company in charge of the house iam renting that it is my responsibility to repair the mold i had a mold inspector come out and the mold is bad almost 20,000 dallors of repairs what do i do as a tenant i dont even know if the landlords knows
2 Answers from Attorneys
It depends on the cause of the mold. If it is caused by problems with the structure, it is the landlord's responsibility. If it is caused by the conduct of the tenant, such as failure to properly ventilate, or by causing water intrusion, then it is the tenant's responsibility.
Maintenance of the rental unit is usually the landlord's responsibility, especially when it is hazardous to the health and well being of the occupants.
You should contact the health and safety department as well as the building department and request inspection of your unit.
Also consult with your doctor to see if you have any mold related health problems.
You probably have a legal case against your landlord which should also be explored.
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