Asked about 4 years ago - Olympia, WA
FlagI want to know what a landlord is responsible for if their property is infested with black mold
Landlords are not allowed to rent property for residential purposes if that property is dangerous or uninhabitable. If you are renting property that is infested with black mold, the landlord has a duty to remedy the problem immediately as soon as you provide the landlord with written notice of the condition. Otherwise you can break the lease without consequence and find a new residence, and you may have a cause of action against the landlord for constructive eviction.*
*This answer is not intended as legal advice but merely general legal information. This answer is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship, and no such relationship has been formed as a result of this communication.
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