Mold in Rental House; Landlord does not want to address

[Dan B.]

I'm currently renting in the San Diego area; renting a house close to the beach. A few days ago, I noticed mold growing on one of the bedroom walls and around the windows. I told my landlord. His response was, "Yep. Its wet and always does that if not regularly cleaned with bleech." Also, "I hoped you would keep up with that kind of regular maintenance and cleaning." 

First, doesn't California state law require a notification of existing mold in rental properties? This is the first time I have been told this is a recurring issue. What sort of legal options do I have? Expecting the tenants to clean up mold with bleach is not, in my opinion, a viable way forward to address the issue. My preference would be to fix the issue causing mold to grow. I think if it's on the interior walls, there's likely a bigger problem inside the walls.

Second, does this allow me to break the lease without owing money, and/or am I able to withhold rent till the issue is addressed?