Toxic Mold Lawyers

Common Causes of Toxic Mold in Residential and Commercial Properties

Mold needs only two things to thrive: moisture and a food source like wood, drywall, or carpet. Unfortunately, most homes have environments where those conditions appear often. Here are some common reasons for mold to grow in homes and businesses:

• Standing water.
• Basement flooding, especially after storms.
• Poor ventilation.
• Construction defects and poorly-designed building materials.
• Roof leaks.
• Consistently high humidity.
• Air conditioning units that fail to dehumidify properly.
• Flood damage.

In rental housing, mold growth often comes from neglected maintenance. We frequently hear from tenants who reported leaks or moisture problems to landlords but were ignored until the problem became unlivable. In commercial settings, mold may spread in office HVAC systems, making entire workplaces unsafe.

Who May Be Liable in a Toxic Mold Case

Liability may rest with different parties depending on how and where the exposure occurred:

• Landlords and property managers: In most states, landlords have a duty to provide safe and habitable housing. Failing to fix leaks, ignoring tenant complaints, refusing to hire mold remediation experts, or delaying repairs can make them liable for tenant health problems and property damage.
• Home sellers and real estate agents. If mold was known (or should have been known) and not disclosed in a sale, the buyer may have legal recourse.
• Contractors and builders. Construction defects, such as improper waterproofing or poor ventilation, often cause mold. Developers of new housing communities have faced lawsuits when faulty construction led to toxic environments.
• Building component manufacturers. If faulty HVACs, drywall, pipes, or other building materials are to blame, homeowners may have a product liability claim.
• Insurance companies: In some cases, insurers delay, underpay, or deny legitimate mold-related claims. Because Flaxman Law Group has deep experience in insurance defense and adjusting, we understand these tactics and know how to challenge them effectively.

One of the benefits of working with a family-run firm like ours is that you don’t get shuffled between departments. When liability is unclear, we personally investigate, bringing in environmental experts, reviewing medical records, and analyzing insurance policies to build the strongest case possible.

Your Legal Rights as a Tenant or Property Owner

Mold cases are different from other personal injury claims because they often involve housing laws, disclosure rules, and insurance contracts. Knowing your rights is the first step toward protecting your health and your future.

In most states, if you are a tenant, your landlord has an obligation to make sure your home is habitable. If mold makes your home unsafe, you have the right to demand repairs. If a landlord-tenant dispute happens when you try to assert your rights, working with a lawyer can help protect your rights. 

If you purchased a home that turned out to have undisclosed mold problems, you may have legal claims against the seller or real estate professionals involved. Homeowners insurance policies may also cover certain types of water damage that lead to mold, but insurers often push back hard on these claims. You may need to work with an attorney to get compensation.

Business owners have the right to safe buildings for their employees and customers. If contractors or property managers failed to address leaks or maintenance issues, you may have a claim for damages to your property, lost revenue, or health impacts to workers. If you work or spend time in a building that makes you ill due to mold, you may have a workers’ compensation claim or premises liability claim. An attorney can explain your best option for securing compensation.

Building A Strong Toxic Mold Injury Claim

Toxic mold cases can be some of the most complicated injury claims because the harm doesn’t happen overnight. You may notice headaches that improve when you leave home, or a child’s asthma that flares only in the apartment. By the time the connection to mold is clear, the damage to your health and property may already be significant.

Building a strong claim requires showing where the mold came from, who was responsible, and how it harmed you. Here are some things that can help you do that:

• Medical documentation. Doctor’s visits, prescriptions, allergy or pulmonary testing, and hospital records are important for showing the impact of mold exposure.
• Environmental evidence. Photos of visible mold, laboratory testing, inspection reports, or even repair records that show leaks were ignored can strengthen your case.
• Timeline of complaints. Saving emails, letters, or maintenance requests helps prove negligence.
• Expert opinions. Environmental engineers, mold remediation specialists, and even vocational experts may be called upon to explain how the exposure caused health or financial losses.

It’s important to have lawyers who know how to dig deep into records, expose negligence, and hold powerful parties accountable. At Flaxman Law Group, we have helped thousands of individuals across many practice areas, so we know how to build a strong claim for you.

Compensation Available for Mold Exposure Victims

If toxic mold has harmed you and your property, you may be entitled to much more than just reimbursement for cleaning costs. Compensation in mold cases can address the full range of losses you’ve suffered, including:

• Medical expenses.
• Lost wages or earning capacity, if your symptoms forced you to miss work or limited your ability to perform your job.
• Property damage for items ruined by mold contamination.
• Relocation costs, including hotels, travel costs, new rentals, short-term rentals during mold remediation, moving costs, and storage for your possessions.
• Pain and suffering.

The law provides avenues for victims to seek justice, but the burden of proof rests on you. Having a legal team that understands both the medical realities of mold exposure and the tactics of insurance companies can make the difference between a dismissed claim and meaningful compensation.