Capeville, VA asked in Personal Injury for Virginia

Q: I have been diagnosed and medicated for Black Mold Exposure from the comm. building I rent. What are my rights?

Owner was advised of the mold at the beginning of the lease (7 months ago) and has made no effort to resolve the issue.

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1 Lawyer Answer

A: You should consult a qualified local attorney to answer this question.

Many personal injury attorneys provide free consultations.

Your rights will depend on whether it can be proven that you suffered injury caused by exposure to toxic mold. This will require medical evidence to establish the causal connection. The fact that you reported the condition to the owner is helpful. Did you also report it to the local Health Department?

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