Can You Break Your Lease Over Mold in California? A June 2026 Guide
Southern California just wrapped up a historically brutal season of spring downpours. Now that it is June, the real headache begins for renters across Los Angeles.
When all that moisture gets trapped inside older apartment walls and meets the intense early summer heat, it creates a perfect breeding ground for toxic spores. You usually smell it before you see it. A strange, heavy, musty odor whenever you turn on the fans or close the windows for the night.
Summer Heat and Hidden Mold: The Legal Implications for California Rental Properties in June
When early summer heat mixes with moisture trapped inside walls from spring showers, it creates a literal greenhouse effect. At The Law Offices of Katherine Cohan, APLC, our office handles a significant influx of tenant habitability complaints during this exact time of year. Knowing your rights as a tenant is the first step to getting a toxic living situation fixed.