Can You Withhold Rent Due to Toxic Mold in California?

California has an implied warranty of habitability when you are renting a property. This means that the property must be safe, sanitary, and fit for a person to live in.   If you have toxic mold in your home, this could violate the implied warranty of habitability, especially if you have a mold issue and…

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What Property Managers in California Must Do About Mold Complaints

Under the California Health & Safety Code (HSC §17920.3), landlords are required to provide habitable properties to tenants.  This includes providing an environment free from mold.   While landlords are not required to conduct periodic mold testing, they must respond promptly and appropriately to reports of mold, must disclose known mold, and must take appropriate…

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What to Expect When Filing a Toxic Mold Claim in San Diego

Toxic mold can make you very sick and cause serious damage to your property. If you are exposed to toxic mold because of a negligent landlord who fails to provide safe living conditions or because someone sells you a house without disclosing mold, you can take legal action.  A San Diego toxic mold litigation…

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How to Spot Hidden Mold After Water Damage

Water damage can always lead to mold growing, and mold can cause serious harm to your health. As a result of the risk, you must be aware of how to spot signs of hidden mold when water enters your home or rental apartment. If you identify mold in your space, be sure to get…

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Why Your Insurance Company Could Have Denied Your Mold Claim

If you are a homeowner and something major goes wrong with your home, naturally, you’ll probably expect that your homeowners’ insurance is going to cover the cost of fixes. Unfortunately, that is not always what happens. In fact, if you have mold in your home (even if it is making you sick) you may…

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What to Do if You Have a Mold Problem in Your Home

Mold has very serious health risks. Exposure may cause you to develop lung issues, chronic asthma attacks, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, neurological issues, and chronic fatigue, among other problems. If mold is in your home, you’ll want to do everything possible to fix the situation.  If you own your own place, this could be as simple…

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