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"Mold problem in the apartment I rent"

Q. There is a mold problem in the apartment I rent. My young daughter has developed respiratory problems due to the severity of the mold. This has been confirmed by her pediatrician. My lease agreement (signed 5 years ago) states that there is an automatic renewal of 12 months on the anniversary date of the original signing and also states 60 days written notice for termination of the lease agreement. I have given the 60 days written notice, stating that we are moving because of the mold problem and my daughter's illness caused by this. My landlord now is giving me a hard time because I signed the original agreement in March and I gave notice in June. Since the problem is so severe and my child is very sick, can the landlord do anything legally to me in this situation or can I do anything to prevent him from suing me? [June 7, 2002]
A. A landlord owes a duty to provide a healthy apartment in which the tenant can live without suffering building-related health problems. You need to obtain the advice from a local attorney about your possible rights against the landlord for harming your family's health, upcoming medical bills, for having to disinfect mold from your personal possessions prior to moving, moving expenses, etc. When your lawyer starts going after your landlord for damages, your landlord may be more cooperative about letting you out of the lease for the mold hell in which your family is presently living. Learn about landlord mold liability.

Q. Mold is growing all over my apartment walls and my landlord has not taken care of the problem despite several requests by me verbally and in writing. What should I do? [Feb. 28, 2004]
A. Living in mold infestation can cause serious and permanent health damage. You need to move as soon as possible to a mold-safe place to live. To document the severity of the mold health threat you are experiencing, use do it yourself mold test kits from a large hardware or home improvement store to mold test the air of each room, basement, crawl space, attic, and the outward air flow from each heating/cooling duct register for the possible presence of elevated levels of airborne mold spores, especially in comparison to an outdoor mold control test you will also do. For information on landlord mold liability, please visit: Landlord's Liability to Mold Infestation. You should also read the indepth book Mold Legal Guide.

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