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Renters in California The California Health &Safety Code requires property owners to provide a rental unit that is safe and healthy for the people living in it. Prospective renters should look for obvious conditions that show dampness or mold, and also less obvious signs like water leaks under the kitchen and bathroom sinks or moldy odor in a sealed-up home. Also look for conditions likely to cause future problems, like a bathroom that has no working vent fan or no window that opens, or a clothes dryer without an outside vent. For renters who suspect there is dampness or mold: 1.Tell the property owner or manager. Early detection and correction of the dampness and mold problems can reduce the risks to your health and prevent the problem from getting worse. 2. If your property owner will not respond to your concerns in a reasonable amount of time, contact your local (city or county) code enforcement agency and ask for a code enforcement officer to inspect for violations. Many dampness or mold problems in rental homes are the responsibility of the property owner and must be addressed by them. However, a code enforcement officer may determine that dampness or mold in a building results from a tenant's actions or inactions—for instance, not using available bathroom ventilation during showers. 3. If the local inspector determines there is a violation, they can require the property owner to correct the problem. Additional Resources For general information on dampness and mold and a list of local code enforcement agencies, with a focus on dampness and mold, see www.cdph.ca.gov/iaq/mold. To see an animated video series, Mold in the Home, visit www.cdph.ca.gov/mold. Property owners must provide a rental unit that is safe and healthy for the people living in it. Tenants must notify property owners of any dampness or mold problems. For more information, visit CDPH website (www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/contact_us.aspx) )CDPH Page4of4 ,j