Landlord Tenant Problems Related to Indoor Air Quality and Mold

Landlords are required to maintain rental property in good and safe working order, in compliance with local building codes.

Most mold problems are due to water intrusion or high humidity resulting from inadequate ventilation. Mold itself may not be a code violation, but many causes of water damage that lead to mold may be code violations. Tenants are encouraged to send the landlord a letter regarding problems with their living conditions. If you have water coming into your house (even if the wall is just wet and the water is not actually pouring in), that may be a violation of city and county building codes. If you are a tenant and you live in the city, you can call the Asheville Building Safety Division at office at 259-5764 and request what is called a minimum housing code inspection. More information from City of Asheville Here

If you live in Buncombe County, outside of the City of Asheville, you can call the County Fire Marshal's office at 250-6620 and request a  minimum housing code inspection

Pisgah Legal Services  provides free legal aid to those that qualify for services based on income levels. They may be able to help tenants if they have a health and safety concern that is not being addressed.