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Call 3 Problem Solvers: Toxic Mold Causes Renter To Move Out

Mold Returned After Cleaning

POSTED: 5:57 pm PDT May 22, 2007

UPDATED: 7:14 pm PDT May 22, 2007

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SACRAMENTO -- The Human Rights Fair Housing Commission says

landlords have the responsibility to ensure there is no mold when a

tenant moves in. If mold grows later, it's up to the tenant to

report it.

Peerman says she found toxic mold in her apartment, just a

month into the lease. She hired a mold testing company, which

confirmed it.

Peerman says she reported it to the apartment complex manager.

The complex cleaned it, but Peerman says the mold reappeared.

The Fair Housing Commission says ridding a rental of mold takes more

than a good cleaning with just bleach.

The rental company told Call 3 that mold is a persistent problem

because building codes have changed and units are more airtight.

Renters have to take care to prevent excessive moisture build up

that can cause mold.

Mold notification clauses are part of many leases.

Peerman says she told her landlord about the mold. She has since

moved out and may end up in mediation.

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