Toxic Mold and Renters’ Rights
Even though there are no laws that specifically mention landlords’ responsibilities when a renter suffers toxic mold exposure, legal precedents suggest that courts will often rule that landlords are liable for injuries that their renters suffer from toxic mold exposure.
Toxic mold may grow when landlords fail to uphold their duties to their renters. When this is the case, renters who suffer harm from toxic mold exposure may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries.
Landlord Negligence and Toxic Mold Growth
Toxic mold often grows out of stagnant water. Individuals may have stagnant water in their homes when they have leaks. These leaks may come from:
- Damaged roofs
- Busted pipes
- Improper door and window sealing
These are all issues that landlords are supposed to fix. When they fail to fix these issues and toxic mold grows, then they may be liable for the injuries that result.
The Effects of Toxic Mold Exposure
Toxic mold is poisonous to humans. It grows in spores, which, when ingested, can irritate an individual’s respiratory system. Individuals who suffer prolonged exposure to toxic mold may develop:
- Lung damage
- Asthma
- Severe allergies
- Sinus infections
Some of these conditions may worsen over time, seriously inhibiting an individual’s ability to breathe. Other individuals may suffer poisoning, which can be fatal.
Suing Your Landlord
When filing a lawsuit against your landlord, you will need to prove that you:
- Had a leak in your home
- Requested repairs from the landlord
- Never received repairs
- Suffered toxic mold exposure
If you can prove these elements of your case, then you may significantly increase your chances of victory.
Contact Us
Toxic mold exposure may be your landlord’s fault if he or she declined to repair leaks in your rental home. To learn more about holding your landlord accountable for your toxic mold exposure injuries, contact the Denver personal injury lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., at 303-423-1770.
