07/21/2022
When To Sue Your Landlord: Molds
***By law, your landlords are obligated to maintain a certain habitability standard for your unit and comply with the state and local safety codes.
One of the unsafe living conditions that you should keep your landlord accountable for is the presence of mold, or mildew, in your living space. In many cases, mold in your home can make you sick, especially if you have asthma or allergies. Whether or not you’re allergic to mold, mold exposure could irritate your eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs.
If your landlord is made aware of the situation but continues to neglect your predicament, you should know that this is a form of landlord harassment.
There are several courses of action that you can take to force your landlord to make the necessary repairs:
1. A written request
2. Repairing it yourself and having the cost deducted from your rent.
3. Getting in contact with your rent board
4. Filing a lawsuit
Though you should not be deterred from exercising your rights as tenants, some of these options are complicated, parse, and might be a long process. It is best to speak with a tenant lawyer
to plan the best options for you.
Contact us at (310)-432-3200 or visit us at tenantslawfirm.com for more assistance.