My son has mold in his apartment. The landlord will not fix it. It has been about 60 days. ...

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My son has mold in his apartment. The landlord will not fix it. It has been about 60 days.

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A landlord has a duty to

A landlord has a duty to ensure the rental unit is habitable, meaning free of conditions that make it unsafe, such as mold. If mold is found in an apartment, the tenant must send the landlord a written request to remove the mold and repair the underlying problem that caused the mold to develop. For example, a leaky window or roof can create the perfect conditions for mold growth. The landlord should repair the problem within 30 days of receiving the repair request. If the landlord fails to remove the mold within this time frame, as in your son’s case, your son may have legal authority to seek the removal of the mold independently of the landlord. For example, an Illinois attorney may recommend hiring a contractor to repair the mold and then subtracting the amount paid to the contractor from the monthly rent. In addition, your son may be able to break his lease and move out early. However, if the mold was caused by your son’s actions, then your son may be liable to the landlord for any necessary repairs.

It is important to discuss your son’s situation with an experienced Illinois attorney prior to hiring a contractor to make the necessary repairs or pursuing other legal remedies in case certain facts in your situation prohibit these remedies.

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A landlord has a duty to

A landlord has a duty to ensure the rental unit is habitable, meaning free of conditions that make it unsafe, such as mold. If mold is found in an apartment, the tenant must send the landlord a written request to remove the mold and repair the underlying problem that caused the mold to develop. For example, a leaky window or roof can create the perfect conditions for mold growth. The landlord should repair the problem within 30 days of receiving the repair request. If the landlord fails to remove the mold within this time frame, as in your son’s case, your son may have legal authority to seek the removal of the mold independently of the landlord. For example, an Illinois attorney may recommend hiring a contractor to repair the mold and then subtracting the amount paid to the contractor from the monthly rent. In addition, your son may be able to break his lease and move out early. However, if the mold was caused by your son’s actions, then your son may be liable to the landlord for any necessary repairs.

It is important to discuss your son’s situation with an experienced Illinois attorney prior to hiring a contractor to make the necessary repairs or pursuing other legal remedies in case certain facts in your situation prohibit these remedies.