Q: Can I break a lease due to mold, moisture, and pest (moisture related) in the apartment unit in Portland, Or?
moved in September 2017, noticed sweating windows everyday, we are the ONLY apt with a dehumidifier added on by management (testing it out), wood floor have buckled due to moisture (management is not sure where it is coming from), mold on interior walls in bedrooms and living room, most recently mold behind kitchen cabinets after noticing white mites on them. Pest control has confirm it due to the moisture problem in the unit. After multiple calls and emails, management has came five times to put a "bandaid" on the problem but it is still continuing to experience mold and pest issues.
A: You need to talk to a lawyer that specializes in landlord tenant law. You might also want to talk to a lawyer that specializes in personal injury cases related to mold. Even if you haven't been injured yet a PI lawyer that does mold cases can connect you with companies that come and test for mold which is what you want to do. Some types of mold are very toxic and you may need to vacate immediately if this is a toxic mold situation. You may already have symptoms from mold exposure.
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