{"id":1922,"date":"2020-02-19T01:19:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T05:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=1922"},"modified":"2020-02-08T17:33:55","modified_gmt":"2020-02-08T21:33:55","slug":"heres-what-landlords-need-to-know-about-mold-in-rental-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/19\/heres-what-landlords-need-to-know-about-mold-in-rental-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s What Landlords Need To Know About Mold In Rental Apartments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1790\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1790\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Depositphotos_13702737_s-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"How to Combat Mold in an Apartment Complex\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Depositphotos_13702737_s-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Depositphotos_13702737_s.jpg 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Combat Mold in an Apartment Complex<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are currently no federal or local laws regulating a landlord&#8217;s responsibilities regarding <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/moldexterm-inventor.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manhattan mold removal<\/a> in their buildings, but a mold infestation can still result in a number of figurative and literal headaches. Follow these guidelines to mitigate issues with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/new-york-rules-regarding-mold-rental-properties.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mold in rental properties<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Are Tenants&#8217; Rights?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite the lack of specific language addressing mold problems, landlords are bound by the legal doctrine known as &#8220;implied warranty of habitability.&#8221; Simply put, a landlord must maintain rental units in livable condition.<\/p>\n<p>If tenants are faced with mold infestations, they have recourse with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/23\/did-you-know-that-your-landlord-does-not-have-to-treat-for-mold-in-nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">two self-help methods<\/a> recognized by New York courts:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\u2022 Rent withholding allows tenants to stop paying rent on the basis of unlivable conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\u2022 Repair and deduct is when tenants seek Manhattan mold removal on their own and subtract the costs from their rent payment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal and Financial Consequences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In an effort to make it easier for tenants to report mold problems, New York City offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/24\/my-landlord-is-not-taking-action-on-my-mold-cleanup-request-what-should-i-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online complaint form<\/a> through its 311 non-emergency services program. All complaints\u00a0generate a service request number for use in tracking progress.<\/p>\n<p>A landlord may be liable for damages if a court finds that a mold problem was due to negligence. Conversely, if a problem was caused by a tenant&#8217;s neglect, clean-up costs may be deducted from their security deposit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manhattan Mold Removal for Commercial Properties<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t face mold problems on your own. We offer f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/free-mold-treatment-quote.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ree mold inspections<\/a> by our trained and knowledgeable technicians. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Stern Mold<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are currently no federal or local laws regulating a landlord&#8217;s responsibilities regarding Manhattan mold removal in their buildings, but a mold infestation can still result in a number of figurative and literal headaches. Follow these guidelines to mitigate issues with mold in rental properties. What Are Tenants&#8217; Rights? 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