Can you sue your landlord for mold exposure in the home?

Answer 1

Yes. Get doctor documentation that you have Allergies to it. They should clean it up regardless of your allergies or you can move out. Check your contract carefully, make sure there is nothing in there about you doing your own repairs or deep cleaning of mold.

Maybe if you have tried to get the owners to rectify the situation. However if you or your family have suffered sickness due to you, you can sue them.

Answer 2

AnswerIn many states, you might not be able to sue, but you have the right (with written notice to the landlord) to withhold payment of rent until the problem is remedied. If you decide to go this route, sent the notice via certified mail.

Before withholding rent, check your lease agreement. The most commonly used lease in Texas, for example, does not allow this practice. Mold has been around for a long time; it becomes a health hazard when it is pervasive and left untreated. If the household mold is on your showerwall, the liability would lean towards the tenant's parameter of responsibility. If is is caused by an obvious 2-year neglect to get a leak fixed, this would most definitely sway popular opinion as landlord negligence!

But this is not a literature question. Go to law related categories.

Answer 3

Maybe. There is mold everywhere - only in high concentration does it cause a problem. The tenant and landlord should work together to solve the problem. The tenant should try treating the area to kill the mold (with ammonia, not bleach). The landlord should investigate to find out if there is a chronic source of moisture that is feeding the mold. If it's really bad, and serious work needs to be done (like replacing wallbaord) the tenant may have to move out while the work is done. The landlord may be responsible for housing him elsewhere. Or, the parties may agree to part ways permanently, perhaps with some financial incentive.

Answer 4

Write your landlord a letter telling him of the problem and what you expect from. He has a duty to see that you live in a healthy environment. He needs to repair this, move you to a new apartment, or allow you to move. You can also contact the health department as well as contact the renter consumer advocate for your area. If all else fails you can sue him in small claims court.

Answer 5

yes the owner has to file for clean-up by an licensed haz. envirn. and if he doesnt you should move right away

Answer 6

There are no Federal Laws set that give the limit for mold exposure. However a few states have set a permissible level of mold that allows suing of the landlord.

Answer 7

Probably, but first, you should call the local Board of Health or Building Inspector to document the situation.

Answer 8

It's a little scuzzy, but not harmful. Some mildew in a shower for example is to be expected sometime.