Mold in my apartment!!!

[yysdd112]

I have lived in my ground floor apartment for approximately three years. I have not a problem with mold prior to now. Initially, I had a leak from the upatairs apartment through my bathroom ceiling which caused significant damage to my property. I am an artist. I had two $40.00 canvases in an adjacent closet which were ruined as well as an oil painting that has also been damaged. I now have mold growing on my bathroom ceiling I reported the issue of the mold; the landlord treated the area with Tilex and repainted over the mold. About a week later the mold reappeared in my bathroom and has also spread to other rooms in my apartment. I have a wool coat, luggage and other miscellaneous items that have been severely damaged by the mold. I would like to know if the landlord is liable for my damaged property.

 

[Gail_in_Georgia]

Unless the landlord specifically caused the leak which resulted in the mold, no. If you have renters insurance you can file a claim for any damages to your property.

Gail