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In San Diego and throughout California, you are entitled to “habitable” rental property. The California Department of Justice explains that many conditions must be met in order for your home to be habitable, including “repairs to prevent and fix health hazards, such as fire hazards, visible mold, or dampness.”  If you notify your landlord…

According to the California Department of Justice, “your landlord must keep your home ‘habitable’—meaning, safe and fit to live in.”   Various laws in California, including California Civil Code § 1941.1, establish certain key requirements that must be met for your home to be considered habitable.  And these laws are very clear. A roach infestation…

Mold exposure in San Diego can be a serious risk to your health and can cause many medical conditions. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is one of those conditions. Pneumonitis can occur as a result of breathing in mold spores, which cause the alveoli in your lungs to become inflamed.  The inflammation can be acute or chronic. …

If there is mold present in your living space, exposure to this substance can cause serious harm, including respiratory problems and mold toxicity.  It’s important to be alert to signs of mold so you can take action, such as alerting your landlord or pursuing a legal claim against those responsible for exposure that makes…

Mold can cause many health problems, including skin irritation. If you are experiencing this symptom, this is a clear sign that you are being exposed to mold that is affecting your health.  If your mold exposure is caused by the negligence of your landlord or those who sold your property to you, you may…

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…