Tenant Rights For Mold

Summary

In Florida, tenants have the right to withhold rent or terminate a lease if landlords do not adequately address habitability issues such as roof leaks and mold. Temporary solutions like tarps may not be sufficient. Tenants can request mold test results from landlords. If mold remediation is not allowed due to safety concerns, tenants may still have grounds to withhold rent or terminate the lease early. Landlords are required to maintain a habitable living environment and provide mold test results upon request.

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My landlord has failed to address roof leaks and Mold issues. I sent a notice to withhold rent on November 9th. And the notice to terminate lease early on November *. Landlord installed tarps covering leaks and had mold testing conducted November *.
It seems like you're dealing with a serious issue. Could you please tell me where you are located? This will help me provide more accurate information on your rights and the relevant laws.
Florida
In Florida, tenants have certain rights when it comes to habitability issues such as roof leaks and mold. Here are some key points:
- Landlords must maintain the property in a habitable condition, which includes fixing leaks and addressing mold.
- Tenants can withhold rent if the landlord fails to make necessary repairs after proper notice.
- Tenants can terminate the lease early if the landlord does not remedy serious issues within a reasonable time.
Do you need more details on how to proceed with withholding rent or terminating your lease?
I sent a notice to withhold rent on November 9th. And the notice to terminate lease early on November *. Landlord installed tarps covering leaks and had mold testing conducted November *. Can i still withhold rent or terminate the lease?
In Florida, you can still withhold rent or terminate the lease if the landlord fails to make adequate repairs within a reasonable time. Covering leaks with tarps and conducting mold testing may not be considered sufficient long-term solutions.
Have the issues been fully resolved since the tarps and testing?
No, i didn't allow the mold remediation for safety concerns
Since the issues haven't been fully resolved and you didn't allow mold remediation due to safety concerns, you may still have grounds to withhold rent or terminate the lease early.
- Landlords must provide safe and habitable living conditions.
- Temporary fixes like tarps may not suffice.
- You have the right to withhold rent or terminate the lease early if proper repairs are not made.
Would you like more information on how to proceed legally?
If landlord obtained mold test results, is he required to share the report?
In Florida, landlords are generally required to provide tenants with mold test results if requested. This is part of their duty to maintain a habitable living environment.
Do you need guidance on how to formally request the mold test results from your landlord?