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Landlord Failure to Remediate Mold \u2013 Your Right to Sue<\/h1>\n
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In California, just like in almost every other state in the country, tenants are entitled to living spaces that are safe and clean \u2013 and that present no health risk. Unfortunately, many landlords do little to nothing to ensure that their properties are habitable, which can put tenants in significant risk of harm. A common issue is mold.<\/p>\n

Is there mold in your rental apartment or house? If your landlord failed to take action to remediate the mold present on the rental property, then you might have grounds to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you if you were exposed to mold in your rental home, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Here at Downtown L.A. Law Group, we are a law firm experienced in landlord-tenant cases<\/a>. We are on your side. We know the difficulties that tenants face when dealing with rental properties \u2013 and we want to help you. If your landlord failed to remediate mold and is essentially forcing you and your family to live in dangerous conditions, our lawyers are more than ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to win. If you are ready to discuss your rights and what you could potentially recover with the experts at our law firm, do not hesitate to contact our lawyers today.<\/p>\nWhat Responsibility Do Landlords Have Towards Tenants?<\/span>\n

There is something called the warranty of habitability<\/b>, which is outlined by California\u2019s Civil Code 1941.1 (and applies to landlord-tenant relationships even when not explicitly stated in rental agreements). This essentially outlines certain requirements that landlords must meet for their rental<\/a> properties to be considered habitable. According to the implied warranty of habitability, landlords are required to keep their rental homes free of any toxins \u2013 including mold.<\/p>\n

If landlords breach the warranty of habitability,<\/a> they could be sued. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit against your negligent landlord, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible.<\/p><\/div>\n

\nThe Dangers of Mold<\/span>\n

Mold grows in damp areas of properties and quickly spreads. Unfortunately, exposure to mold can lead to serious health issues. You could identify mold by the spores that usually appear in damp areas, like bathroom ceilings, near windows, and damp basements, for example. This typically comes with a specific smell (which can be musty). The mold spores can be either black or white in color and are airborne \u2013 meaning that they can travel from room to room spreading the mold even further. Because mold spores are airborne, they can easily enter the respiratory system, creating a number of health issues, including but not limited to the following: dizziness; lack of energy; headaches; coughing; runny or watery eyes; rashes; difficulty breathing (and other respiratory problems); asthma; hemorrhaging; etc.<\/p>\n

Mold is often a sign of other issues on the property, which could include leaks in plumbing, in the ceiling, or even in appliances. In many cases, water damage in a home can also mean that there is mold<\/a> present. In fact, mold can often be found in places where water damage exists, like behind washing machines, refrigerators, near windows, behind curtains, etc.<\/p>\n

What if there\u2019s mold in your rental home? Your landlord should have addressed all issues, including mold issues, prior to you moving into the property. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Regardless, your landlord should quickly address the situation \u2013<\/a> he or she must hire professionals to address the mold and potentially provide you with other living accommodations while the mold is being removed from the property. Can you remove the mold by yourself? Although it might seem easy enough to wipe mold away from a surface, doing so is not recommended<\/p>\nLandlords Are Not Always Responsible<\/span>\n

Although landlords definitely have a duty to keep their rental<\/a> properties free of any mold and habitable, in general, they might not be responsible under some circumstances. That is, landlords might not be liable if the mold was caused by the actions of the tenant or if the landlord was completely unaware of the presence of the mold. If you are unsure of whether your landlord could be found accountable, contact our experts immediately.<\/p>\nWhat Can I Do If My Landlord Breached the Warranty of Habitability?<\/span>\n

If your landlord breached the warranty of habitability and failed<\/a> to keep the rental property free of mold (and, of course, was aware of the issue), then the landlord could be held responsible \u2013 for the uninhabitable conditions and for any harm occurring as a direct result of the uninhabitable conditions. What does this mean? This means that affected tenants could sue their landlords. You could sue your landlord for medical expenses, lost income, mental and emotional harm, and more. You could even sue for any financial burden that you faced after having to relocate to get away from the mold, for example. For more information about the legal options available to you against your landlord for the failure to remediate mold, do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately.<\/p><\/div>\n

\nYour Right to Recover Compensation<\/span>\n

As briefly mentioned above, you could have grounds to sue the landlord for medical expenses, lost income, mental and emotional distress, and more. Depending on the details surrounding your specific claim, you could be entitled to compensation for everything mentioned above, as well as property damage, punitive damage, and legal fees. For more information about the specific value of your lawsuit for the failure to remediate mold from your rental home, do not hesitate to contact our experts as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to help you sue<\/a> and recover the highest payout available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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