Palmdale Toxic Mold Lawyer

Toxic mold is a very dangerous substance. In the best of cases, it can cause symptoms similar to a common cold, such as sneezing, coughing, and congestion. In the worst of cases, it can significantly impact a person’s allergies, trigger allergic reactions, and more. This damage can be long-lasting. In some cases, people are exposed to toxic mold due to another person’s negligence. If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to toxic mold exposure that was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Below, our Palmdale toxic mold lawyer explains who may be liable for the exposure.

Rental property owners, and the management companies that work for them, have a legal obligation to make sure their rental units are maintained and repaired property before allowing a tenant into the premises. When toxic mold is present in a rental unit and a landlord or management company has not repaired the damage, you can hold them legally liable for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of implied warranty of habitability.

Mold can develop on a property when there is excessive moisture on the premises. Windows, roofs, siding, and plumbing leaks can all cause excess water to enter a property. Landlords are required to repair water damage within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold from developing. Our toxic mold attorney in Palmdale can determine if your landlord is liable for the presence of mold in a rental unit.

Construction defects can also cause toxic mold to develop. If you are a homeowner, you have a right to take legal action against the builder of your home if water damage causes toxic mold. Defective plumbing, windows, roofs, and other sources can cause toxic mold to develop. If a construction defect caused you or anyone in the home to suffer from toxic mold, you have ten years from the date construction was complete, or mostly complete, to file a claim against the construction company or the contractor who built your home.

If the previous owner of a home, commercial building, or other property failed to disclose the presence of toxic mold, you can also hold them liable. For example, if a home seller failed to disclose that a pipe burst and toxic mold developed as a result, you may be able to hold them liable. In these cases, a real estate expert typically must provide testimony regarding the difference in the value of the property at the time of sale and the actual value at that same time due to the existence of toxic mold.

Determining liability is always complicated in cases involving toxic mold. At Brod Law Firm, our Palmdale toxic mold attorney will conduct an investigation to determine who is liable for your injuries and hold them accountable for paying the damages you deserve. Call us today at (800) 427-7020 or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation with our experienced attorney.