Addendum to rental agreement addressing mold/mildew issues.
Tennessee Addendum To Apartment Lease regarding Mold
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Landlords are required to make and pay for repairs for items under their responsibility. They must do so within 14 days after receiving a written request from tenants (read more).
Landlords are required to make and pay for repairs for items under their responsibility. They must do so within 14 days after receiving a written request from tenants (read more).
A landlord must make any repairs necessary to keep premises in "fit and habitable" condition. A tenant may "repair and deduct" if landlord fails to make important repairs. A tenant can't unreasonably withhold consent for landlord to enter premises to make repairs.
Describe where the mould is and any damage to furniture or belongings. Once the problem has been reported, the landlord has to respond within 14 days. For landlords, when a tenant reports mould in the property, arrange an inspection to determine the cause of the mould and, where necessary, ensure repairs are made.
Tennessee regulates mold remediation by requiring an Environmental Specialty license (S-F). This license does not require a Tennessee trade exam, however, the Business and Law exam will be required.
The Tennessee Department of Health does not have authority to inspect and require landlords to address mold issues in rental property. Laws to address mold directly are not common. However, in some cases, local building codes may help to address the problems that contribute to mold growth.
If you're made sick by toxic mold, you may be able to sue for the failure to disclose or for negligence.
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN. Mold is no joke. It can be toxic to your health, and exacerbate existing health conditions such as lung diseases and weakened immune systems.
A minor mold issue won't provide tenants with ample legal justification to stop paying rent.
