Mold in basement

[Mariahjean]

You might have rights as renters if there is mold in your rental house or apartment. What is the name of your state and what are the conditions (what type of mold, how long has it been present, etc)? Have you or co-tenants become ill from the mold?

If you can answer those questions, perhaps we can provide you with information and advice.

Ohio. I am renting a house, and have, for 5 years approximately. There has been mold, leaks and basement flooding the entire time we have been here and none of it has been fixed. If it was 'fixed', it was a half-assed goony job because the realty company likes money more than safety. And the ceiling still continues to leak etc.

Now, our lease is up in April, and they have this house for sale. Sucks being walked in on all the time for random strangers. But alas!
The bank won't allow the buyer the loan due to the mold in the basement. What does that mean for us as tenants? There was an appraiser, an inspector and then another specific mold inspector. And confirmed it. And.... Yeah.

So. We are moving, but are we required to continue paying rent?

 

[Zigner]

Why are you moving now? Because of the mold? Has the mold been determined to be harmful?

 

[quincy]

Ohio. I am renting a house, and have, for 5 years approximately. There has been mold, leaks and basement flooding the entire time we have been here and none of it has been fixed. If it was 'fixed', it was a half-assed goony job because the realty company likes money more than safety. And the ceiling still continues to leak etc.

Now, our lease is up in April, and they have this house for sale. Sucks being walked in on all the time for random strangers. But alas!
The bank won't allow the buyer the loan due to the mold in the basement. What does that mean for us as tenants? There was an appraiser, an inspector and then another specific mold inspector. And confirmed it. And.... Yeah.

So. We are moving, but are we required to continue paying rent?

When in April does your lease end? Have you already paid your March rent?

Why did you stay in the house for 5 years if you were concerned about the mold, leaks and basement flooding? Have you required medical treatment in the last 5 years due to mold exposure?

Most mold is not toxic mold and most tenants must pay according to the terms of their lease agreements. Ohio does allow for a tenant to withhold rent until hazardous/dangerous conditions reported to the landlord are improved/remedied. It appears that your landlord attempted to fix the problems you reported when you reported them, however, even if the fixes were not effective.

 

[FarmerJ]

Leaks , you should have called building inspections long ago , they may have been able to make the LL do repairs, you wrote > Sucks being walked in on all the time for random strangers< well if you were not given a reasonable notice that there is going to be a showing then when someone arrives to show it or see it and you didn't get a reasonable notice tell them `its really a shame that you came with out giving a reasonable notice but this is not a good time to come in and I have to go now` and shut the door. if its a realtor they have no excuse they know they are supposed to give a reasonable notice, if its your LL , your LL already should know that they are also not excused and have to give reasonable notice for non emergency entry.