if there i do a mold test and find high levels in my rented apartment, is my landlord obligated to remediate?

Answer 1

Depends on your state and local laws....Not always for something like mold.

But odds are they would do something anyway to avoid any legal headaches or bad worth of mouth.

Answer 2

I read in a magazine that the CDC doesn't check or do mold tests and that mold is only a hazard to those who have allergies or asthma. And you can remove mold from a non porous surface with a sponge warm water and soap and a mixture of one cup bleach to one gallon water. BUT my mom says that black mold can cause a disease and that my brothers home had to be remediated and the whole floor and kitchen was removed and cleaned fixed and replaced. So...

Answer 3

He is only obligated to remediate if the local or state health department should indicate that the results of the test(s) create an unsafe living condition. If he refuses to remediate (which he can) the premises can be declared unsafe for habitation, and you would be released from any lease or other contractual obligations you have to him. Of course, he would not be able to re-rent the premises until he remediates.

Answer 4

Well sure, but he can make you move so that he can remediate or if he discovers that you are actually the cause of the mold (because maybe you are dirty or don't open your windows... ever) then he could seek damages from you.

If it's that bad then why don't you just move or clean it up.

Answer 5

Depends on the laws of your state, and whats in your lease ..

Answer 6

yes