Comments on: Moldy Carpet, Landlord won’t Replace

By: Revenge of the Tenant

Revenge of the Tenant — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:08:23 +0000

File a complaint here in RPA. It is such a bad news to have landlords that are too passionate in asserting their authority. They should atleast understand that landlords and tenants stands on equal ground.

By: Brovardoor

Brovardoor — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:42:06 +0000

Somewhere I read it already. It is possible that you reprint.

By: kasey

kasey — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:37:28 +0000

Listen I am dealing with the same issue! take pictures of whatever you can. Type of letter up. Stating these things need to be fixed within 14 days. If they are not fixed she is able to leave the apartment with nothing held against her. This is what my attorney told me. See the problem is they have to have it in writing. send it CERTIFIED MAIL. this way you have proof they receieved the letter because they have to sign for it. it may cost ya five bucks but its worth it. file a complaint with the better business bureau as well. try and be one step ahead of them. I sent the certified letter along with pictures to them. My attorny sent them a follow up letter a few days later. I called the health dept as well, but it may take them a while to come out. hope this helps!!

By: Loni

Loni — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:03:57 +0000

There are not any specific guidelines regulating mold. There shoud be! The mold could make the apartment inhabitable for you, since you do have severe allergies, which cause conditions to be a health hazard. If you are current with your rent, you may be able to claim constructive eviction. Talk to an attorney first; most will give free advise over the phone. File complaints, send letters to your landlord, move out. You can’t claim constructive eviction if you are still in possesion of the premises, but if you can’t live there, if it is detrimental to you health (not simply inconvient), you have a right to leave because the landlord breached the lease.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:13:07 +0000

You can call the healt department, but I don’t think that will go too far unless the mold is excessive. You can see if the RPA will help you. I’ve never done it, but a friend of mine filed a complaint against her lease agent, she now swears by it. It worked well for my girlfriend, so maybe it will for you.
Good Luck

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:12:06 +0000

You can go to the health department and they will tell you who to contact. That stuff can make you really sick. I have a daughter with asthma and thats what I had to do…

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:12:35 +0000

Most molds are not considered toxic. The only way to really know is by testing the mold by a professional company. If the mold turns out to be toxic, then yes, you should be able to go back to the landlord and ask to terminate the agreement.