If there is a mold problem in your apartment and your manager won't fix it what legal action can you take?

Question

i had a water leak 6 months ago,we told the manager he was suppose to have people fix it the next day, which they never came about 2 days later our bathroom ceiling caved in we had to leave for the night without being reinbursed. Then they fixed it, but not the right way. So now its molding again, we have mushrooms growing out of our bathroom wall, and the manager doesn't want to do anything. I am scared it will fall on me next time. And I have also been getting sinuis infections every month since I have moved into that apartment 2 years ago. What legal action can I take without getting kicked out, where are not on a lease.
p.s I live in california

Answer 1

i have the problem i have a appointment with my lawyer Thursday
i am going to sue my land Lord had it with the crap i have had to put up with i am worried about it but i have to make a stand
good luck in what ever you do
respect
shaz

Answer 2

You should check your lease to see what it says about repairs to the inside of the apartment. Then write to the landlord and request a mold inspection. If he refuses, then you'll have to call someone to come in and check the mold out to see how severe it is and what kind of damage it's been causing. There are very few things you can do to break the lease early without little penalty. If the mold deems your apartment completely unlivable, then you may have an out. But first thing you must do, is talk to your landlord. They may be understanding and willing to work things out with you to avoid any negativity with future tenants.

Answer 3

First of all keep a copy or record of everything that you do.
Find a copy of your states landlord/tenant laws, many states offer them online or you may be able to find them locally, and stay within those laws and guidelines. I know here in Missouri you can get a copy from the Sheriffs Department.
Notify your landlord of everything that you do, and contact the health department. Here you can legally withhold paying rent until all life threatening repairs have been made without being evicted, however on the same day that those repairs are complete you must pay the held rent in full.

Answer 4

Seems like you either don't or can't move out. Mold can kill you. Get out of there, go see a doctor. If you have been effected by the mold in a medical way, sue...Landlords have responsibilities just as tennants do. I would not fool around with it. I would move and see a healthcare professional.

Answer 5

Draft a letter to the landlord. CC the village building inspection department. Send a copy to both parties. If your landlord fails to fix it then follow up w/ the village inspector. And if you did not receive a mold/lead paint disclosure then those are grounds for a lawsuit!

Answer 6

I don't know Ca. laws but I would say take pictures of the damage, have phone records of the calls you've made, most lawyers will do a free consultation

Answer 7

call your local health department and report it to them. tell them exactly what u have said here and they will give your manager a certain amount of time to repair the problem properly and if doesnt then they will fine him and condemn the property and the manager will not only have to pay for storage fees of any and all property he will have to pay for hotel fees for however long the health department keeps the home unihabitable.

Answer 8

move some forms of mold kills or disable you

Answer 9

lady you might want to move .and then take him to court for you having to move and your rent that has pad to him .

Answer 10

I would call the health department.