Seeking Advice: Tenant Wants to Terminate Lease Due to Mold Issue

[Samuel Guan]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum and seeking some advice on a situation I'm facing with my rental property. Recently, my property manager informed me that a tenant's attorney contacted them, expressing the tenant's desire to terminate the lease due to a mold smell in one of the rooms. The tenant is concerned about their child's health.

My property manager suggested allowing the tenant to break the lease without penalty or offering whatever they request at this moment to avoid potential litigation. The plan is to conduct mold inspection and remediation after the tenant moves out and then re-rent the property. However, I have some concerns about the potential costs involved in mold remediation, especially if it requires tearing up drywall.

I'm considering whether I should inform my insurance company to see if they can cover the damage. However, my property manager advised against it, as it might inconvenience the tenant further, who has already refused access to the property at this time.

I'm also wondering if I should contact lawyer to understand any potential legal liabilities, particularly regarding the possibility of a lawsuit from the tenant even after they move out.

Any insights or advice on how to navigate this situation would be greatly appreciated.