Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Air Quality responsibilty of Landlord in SoCal

Here is my problem. I am a new landlord of a

residential property in Southern California,

specifically N. Hollywood, CA. My tenant

contacted me today to tell me that they appear to

have an air quality problem that is causing

congestion and red eyes, etc. Here is the scope -

the house was recently remodeled. New air ducts

and a/c and heat units were installed. In addition,

old carpet was removed and the hardwood floors

underneath were refinieshed. The tenants belive

that maybe when the roof was replaced, mold

spores were knocked loose. Or, the floor that was

refinished that is now pealing up, might be

hazoudous. They want to call in air quailtiy

specialist at my expense. What are my

responsibilites as a landlord and what can I do.

Would my liability insurance protect me? Please

help. Thanks.


Asked on 9/28/00, 12:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Air Quality responsibilty of Landlord in SoCal

You should notify your liability insurance company immediately. Then contact the contractors that repaired the roof, refinished the floors, and put in the new duct work. Notify them of the complaints of your tenants. This will put them on notice of a potential claim

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Answered on 10/27/00, 4:38 pm


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