Tenant Mold Health Concerns

Summary

Michigan tenants have the right to live in habitable conditions. If your landlord fails to address mold issues, you can report health and safety violations to local authorities. Document the condition and communication with your landlord. Contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for further assistance.

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My appartment has had multible flooding issues. My carpet has black mold and flooring has mold under it also. I have asked my landloard to replace it. I called a flooring co theay came over and said that hasmat co had to come remove it. I have a rare lung deasese and its hurting me health but he wont do anything to fix the problem ive lived here for over 30 years and cant afford to move
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding tenant rights and landlord responsibilities.
Michigan
What steps have you taken so far to address this issue with your landlord?
In Michigan, landlords are required to maintain rental properties in a fit and habitable condition.
Ive asked him to remove and replace the flooring n carpet and he said he had to replace the carpet in #* appartment because of flooding . He said he cant afforde to do mine then a tornato dropped three large trees on the roof this summer now hes useing that excuse not to do it i dont know where to turn for help on this issue
Have you documented the condition of your apartment and your communication with the landlord? In Michigan, tenants can withhold rent or repair and deduct under certain conditions.
Yes we have pictures of the black mold. Also i use oxygen machine that the filter was full of black mould and i was breathing all that in for a long time . My oxygen providers came n took that machine n gave me a new one but since the problem wasent fixed im sure its already full of mold.
Have you reported this issue to any local health or housing authority? In Michigan, tenants can report health and safety violations to local authorities.
No
In Michigan, you have the right to report health and safety violations to your local health or housing authority. Would you like assistance in finding their contact information?
Yes please

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * S. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI *
Website: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs