Urgent: mold in apartment making family sick

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Hypothetical question

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

mold in apartment making family sick. I've been dealing with this for about 6 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 4 years. My monthly rent is $2,281. I have a written lease.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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I went through almost the exact same thing.

The trap most people fall into is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The trap most people fall into is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. But yeah, have someone look at your specific situation.

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Of course the details matter a lot here.

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I went through almost the exact same thing.

The thing that gets people is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.