I have mold growing in bedroom of rental

[Vahan Papakhian]

I am renting a two bedroom and a severe amount of mold is growing in one of the bedrooms. I notified my management about it, two technicians have looked at it and the property manager, and they basically blamed me saying I have to open the windows more. They said there is nothing wrong with the walls. I bleached the walls and cleared most the items out but there is still a strong musty odor. I am concerned they will charge me for it when I move out. What are my rights?

[Brian Ploszay]

There is no reason that mold should be growing in your bedroom.  And opening the window more is not a solution.   There is moisture getting into that wall somehow.  Is the wall adjacent to a bathroom or kitchen?   Any wall that has water running through it, known as a "wet wall" could be the culprit.   If it is an outside wall, then moisture from the exterior of the building is somehow getting inside.

Have a mold remediation company look at the property.   This is a health hazard to you (probably minor).  And you should document the problem with a professional and give a copy, along with a accompanying letter before you move out.   The letter should state that you had a professional view the property and it was stated that the cause of the mold was not because your window was open.  And you will fight any deduction of your security deposit or liability of this mold.

I can't imagine that the technicians would blame you for not opening the window.  Or suggesting that was the cause.

I have seen mold on interior walls before.  Somewhere on the outside of the building, moisture is coming in.  That's just my guess, since I haven't seen your issue.