building know or inform them of health effects. I live in Ohio..
2006-12-16 08:35:57 · 9 answers · asked by janie 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no it is in an adjacent room next to my apartment and I have an allergy to mold and am having health effects. Two other residents reported several weeks ago and little to nothing sdone. It is not accessable or caused by resident..a leak apparent I was old and it is "loaded from top to bottom" don't trust them to fix as they have a history of cheap, shoddy, inexpensive repairs.
2006-12-16 08:49:34 · update #1
I live in Texas and did apt. work for a few years. The policy was that every resident moving in signed an addendum to the lease contract that basically informed them of what black mold was and the dangers, and its difference from mildew. Residents were required to report any suspicion of black mold to the office and we would have it taken care of. (sometimes just by painting over it). No, we were not required in any way to inform the other residents.
2006-12-16 08:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, If you have mold and it is reported to the health department, the owner may be fined if they do not take care of it. If it is bad enough they may have to put you in a different apartment until it is fixed. This is as long as the mold is not caused by negligence of the renter. In this case the renter will be liable to get it cleaned and responsible for all expenses for finding alternate living arrangements.
2006-12-16 08:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by tazman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally if mold is reported the landlords and or the owner must take action to get rid of the mold asap!! If not you have the right to take them to court! Mold can cause serious problem with your health as far as breathing and lung and brochial damage! I know because it happened to me. Aspergillus, you need to look that up and take immediate action if you live in a apartment with mold! Good luck to you.
2006-12-16 08:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a landlord myself, I am legally required to get rid of the mold, not tell you of the health affects. But, at the same time, if the mold is the tenents fault, and I can prove it in court, then I can, and will bill you for repairs
2006-12-16 08:40:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you find mold in your apartment, I would call the local health department and have them come check out your apartment. they will normally do it for free, plus they will get a hold of the owner and give him a list of stuff that has to be fixed.
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2016-10-15 01:59:34 · answer #6 · answered by balikos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a fungal problem in the building, the owner is legally responsible to treat the problem.
2006-12-16 08:38:18 · answer #7 · answered by Yellow Tail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Notify the health department.
2006-12-16 09:39:50 · answer #8 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Only in a few states is that true. Infact, it's very unlikely that your landlord even has to clean it....
2006-12-16 08:37:01 · answer #9 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋