Protect Your Rights and Health: LegalMatch Warns Tenants About Landlord Negligence and Black Mold Dangers

RENO, NV / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Many tenants in the US are unknowingly exposed to a significant health hazard inside their homes. This silent but dangerous hazard is black mold. What could be worse than black mold? A landlord refusing to acknowledge the issue and refusing to fix the problem. LegalMatch.com, a trusted attorney-client matching platform, is stressing the importance of renters understanding their rights when they reside in toxic living conditions and are battling an unresponsive landlord.

Black mold is a type of fungus that thrives in damp environments and can cause a variety of health problems such as allergic reactions, skin irritation, respiratory issues, and, in severe cases, neurological damage. To set things right when a landlord neglects a black mold infestation, tenants may need the help of an attorney.

Areas where an attorney can be beneficial include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understanding Rights: Landlord-tenant laws vary by state, and an attorney can inform you of your rights, including the right to a safe and habitable living environment.

• Evidence and Documentation: Proper documentation of the mold issue needs to take place, and an attorney can assist with obtaining professional mold inspection reports.

• Negotiation and Communication: If a landlord is unresponsive, an attorney can initiate communication and pursue legal action if needed.

• Legal Action: If a landlord will not resolve or acknowledge a mold issue, an attorney may pursue legal action against the landlord for damages, breach of contract, negligence, etc., if applicable.

• Retaliation Prevention: A landlord may attempt to retaliate against a tenant, and an attorney can protect tenants from illegal eviction and other forms of retaliation.

"Landlords ethically and legally have a responsibility to uphold specific safe and habitable living environments for their tenants. Ignoring an issue like black mold can lead to significant legal consequences, not to mention health issues. An attorney can step in, implement solutions, and pursue legal action if necessary," says Ken LaMance, LegalMatch's General Counsel.

Any tenant who is experiencing a black mold issue in their rented unit, has an unresponsive landlord, or is experiencing similar issues can visit LegalMatch.com. Individuals can submit their case details to the confidential platform and get matched for free with a real estate lawyer for expert guidance. The platform also has an Online Law Library filled with articles on landlord-tenant law, mold remediation law, and more, so individuals can make informed decisions about their case.

About LegalMatch.com

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Ken LaMance
press@legalmatch.com
(415) 946-0856

SOURCE: LegalMatch.com