Fullerton Mold, Lead & Asbestos Lawyers

Lead and asbestos were once common materials used in construction. But numerous scientific studies in recent years have shown a clear link between long-term exposure to these materials and severe health problems. Likewise, exposure to mold inside residential structures can cause respiratory distress and other significant medical issues. Because of this, landlords have a duty to protect their tenants from exposure to any of these hazards.

Our attorneys are here to help if your landlord failed to replace lead pipes, remediate asbestos insulation, or take sufficient action to prevent or fix mold buildup inside your rental unit. Throughout your legal proceedings, our team of Fullerton mold, lead & asbestos lawyers could fight tirelessly to enforce your rights and ensure you are compensated fairly for the harm you suffered due to your landlord’s neglect.

What Must Landlords Do About Unsafe Property Conditions?

Landlords are obligated to keep their units in tenantable condition by ensuring those units meet all the criteria listed in California Civil Code § 1941.1. Allowing tenants to be exposed to mold, lead, asbestos, or any other substance known to be harmful when ingested or inhaled qualifies as a breach of this obligation.  That could serve as valid grounds for legal action.

Once a landlord is made aware of mold, lead, or asbestos inside a Fullerton dwelling unit, whether through a tenant’s report or any other means, they are required by state law to resolve the issue within 30 days. If your landlord has failed to rectify hazardous conditions that render your apartment legally uninhabitable, we can discuss your potential options with you during a free, private consultation.

Taking Legal Action Over Mold, Lead, or Asbestos Exposure

Your landlord has a legal obligation to provide you with habitable living conditions and address any problems that make your unit uninhabitable without charging you. However, if you have provided your landlord with written notice of mold, lead, or asbestos problems and they have not addressed the problems despite having a reasonable amount of time to do so, you have the right to hire a professional or make repairs yourself. You can then deduct the costs of those repairs from your rent, provided that you properly notify your landlord and the costs do not exceed one month’s standard rent.

If you have suffered physical harm from mold, lead, or asbestos exposure in your Fullerton apartment, you may be able to sue your landlord and seek compensation. With the help of our attorneys, you may recover for damages you suffered from that exposure. Recoverable damages can include medical bills, the rent you paid while your unit was legally uninhabitable, emotional distress, and more.

Contact a Fullerton Mold, Lead, and Asbestos Attorney for Assistance

Remediation of mold, lead, asbestos, and other hazardous substances inside residential units is one of the most important duties California landlords legally owe their tenants. If your landlord has failed to respect your rights, you have support available from capable and compassionate legal counsel.

Our Fullerton mold, lead & asbestos lawyers are here to guide you through the legal process. Call today to learn more.