California - Mold in Attic - Seeking Legal Advice

[Eric Andersen]

Hi there,

I found mold in the attic when readying the house for a new tenant. I had a mold company out and they want a lot of money to remove it. We think it is due to lack of ventilation and are putting more vents to increase air circulation and stop the growth. They also took air samples from the living room and bedroom and those came out normal when comparing to the air outside. They say the air quality in the house is fine and not a concern.

I've read different things on if I need to just disclose there is mold in the home or if I need to remove it right away. Does anyone know what my obligation is in California? From the air samples we took, it is not a risk to tenant as long as they stay out of the attic. If it were in the living area I'd take care of it in an instant, but it's not and the quote is about 10K. Thinking I might just want to stop the growth and deal with it down the road when the home needs a new roof. A cheaper option than removing it is having a company spray it with a chemical to stop the growth, but some say it doesn't work well.

Looking forward to your input and willing to pay a California real estate attorney a small fee for a 20 min consultation.

Thanks,
Eric