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When a landlord or property owner ignores a toxic mold problem and your health pays the price, we hold them accountable — for your medical bills, your losses, and your suffering.
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A Safe Home Is Your Landlord’s Responsibility
Washington law requires landlords and property owners to keep their buildings safe and fit to live in — and that includes fixing the leaks and moisture that let toxic mold grow. When they ignore the problem, tenants and their families are the ones who get sick.
Tacoma’s wet marine climate is unforgiving to a building that isn’t maintained. Months of steady rain and high humidity find every roof leak, every failed window seal, and every damp basement or crawlspace — and in a unit with poor ventilation, mold takes hold fast. A landlord here cannot pretend a moisture problem is a surprise.
If mold in your apartment, rental home, or workplace has made you ill or destroyed your belongings, a Tacoma mold exposure lawyer can hold the responsible party accountable. Call our toxic mold attorneys today — your first consultation is free.
How Toxic Mold Exposure Affects Your Health
Health agencies including the CDC recognize that indoor mold can cause or worsen a range of symptoms — especially with long-term exposure.
Respiratory problems
Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and a stuffy or runny nose from breathing mold spores indoors.
Allergic reactions
Sneezing, red or itchy eyes, and skin rashes — mold is a common indoor allergen.
Asthma attacks
Mold can trigger and worsen asthma, and repeated exposure is especially hard on children.
Chronic sinus & throat irritation
Lingering congestion, sore throat, and sinus infections that don’t clear up while you stay in the home.
Higher risk for vulnerable people
Infants, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems or lung conditions face the greatest risk.
Worsening of existing conditions
Mold can aggravate allergies and chronic respiratory illness, turning a manageable condition into a serious one.
If you have ongoing symptoms that improve when you leave home and return when you’re there, see a doctor and mention the mold — getting it on your medical record early helps both your health and your claim.
Washington Law Is on a Tenant’s Side
Washington has no mold-specific injury statute — but it doesn’t need one. Under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18), a landlord must keep a rental fit for people to live in: a weathertight structure, working plumbing, and repairs made after a tenant gives notice. Persistent leaks and the dampness mold feeds on are exactly the conditions that duty is meant to cover.
On top of that, ordinary negligence law applies to anyone who owns or controls a building. A landlord who knows about a moisture or mold problem and does nothing about it can be held responsible for the illness and property damage that follows. We prove what the property owner knew, when they knew it, and how their inaction made you sick.
Where Toxic Mold Claims Arise
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Apartments & rentals
A landlord ignores a leak, a roof drip, or a plumbing failure, and mold spreads through the unit.
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After water damage
Flooding, burst pipes, or a slow leak left undried lets mold take hold behind walls and under floors.
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Home purchases
A seller or builder hides a known mold or moisture problem that surfaces after you move in.
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Workplaces & businesses
Employees and customers exposed to mold in a poorly maintained building.
Compensation in a Mold Exposure Claim
Mold doesn’t just damage your health — it damages your belongings and forces costly moves. Washington law lets you recover two kinds of damages.
Economic Damages
Calculable, out-of-pocket losses you can prove with bills and records.
- Medical bills — doctor visits, testing, and ongoing treatment
- Cost of relocating or temporary housing
- Replacing clothing, furniture, and belongings damaged by mold
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
Non-Economic Damages
The human cost of your illness — subjective, but very real.
- Pain, discomfort, and physical suffering
- Aggravation of asthma, allergies, or other conditions
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life and enjoyment of your home
What to Do If You Find Toxic Mold
What you do now can make or break a mold damage claim. These steps protect both your health and your case.
Document the mold
Take photos and video of every affected area, and note when it appeared and where the moisture came from.
Report it in writing
Tell your landlord or property manager in writing (text or email) and keep a dated copy of every request to repair.
See a doctor
Get your symptoms and diagnosis on record. Medical evidence connects your illness to the mold.
Call Valero
We handle the landlord, the property owner, and their insurer — and we can come to your home.
Why Mold Victims Choose Valero Law Group
We Take On Negligent Landlords
Property owners and their insurers have lawyers. So should you. We level the playing field.
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing up front. We only get paid when we recover money for you.
We Speak Spanish
Hablamos Español. You’ll always understand your case and your options.
Available 24/7
Day or night, a real person is here when you or your family need help.
We Come to You
Injured and can’t travel? We’ll meet you at home or in the hospital.
$500M+ Recovered
Over 20 years fighting for the injured, including one of the largest PI settlements in the firm’s history.
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Mold Exposure Lawyers Serving Tacoma & Pierce County
From apartment complexes along Pacific Avenue to rentals across Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, Federal Way, University Place, Fife, Gig Harbor, Bonney Lake, Spanaway, and Parkland, we help tenants and families harmed by a landlord’s neglect. Searching for a “mold attorney near me”? We’re local.
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Sources: RCW 59.18 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Act) · RCW 4.16.080(2) (3-year deadline) · RCW 4.22.005 (pure comparative fault) · CDC (health effects of mold).
Sick From Toxic Mold? Let’s Talk Today.
A skilled Tacoma mold exposure lawyer will deal with the landlord and the insurance company — and go to court in Pierce County if that’s what it takes. Your first consultation is free. Call now: there are legal deadlines.
This page provides general information about Washington mold and habitability law and is not legal or medical advice. Health effects of mold vary by person and exposure. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, speak with a licensed attorney.