California Mold Lawyers

What We Do:

• Very few firms have our experience or knowledge in mold litigation. 

• The number one reason to contact us: You'll find so much conflicting and misleading information about mold online - we help break it down, analyze it, and explain how it applies to your situation.

• If you are a tenant: How do you make a mold claim? What are your rights as a tenant with mold in your apartment? We help tenants with mold issues in their rental units.  Sometimes that means we sue a landlord, and sometimes the matter can be handled outside of Court.  

• If you are a landlord: How do you defend a mold claim? We advise landlords and homeowners with mold and how to handle a claim involving mold.  Sometimes your first response is the most important.

• If you are looking for advice: Our firm is often called on to consult or advise other lawyers about mold cases.  Contact us today to find out if we can help you.

What Makes Mold Lawsuits Different?

• Mold lawsuits are complex because they typically involve issues of both habitability and personal injuries.  Some lawyers are solely habitability lawyers and others are solely personal injury lawyers.

• What type of claims to make? The wrong wording in your lawsuit can cost you - experienced mold lawyers know the proper language to use in order to maximize your recovery.

• What type of evidence do you need? Do you have pictures or air sampling? When does air sampling help your case or hurt your case?

• Where is your lawyer based? We've seen multiple law firms from outside of the Bay Area open a "storefront" office here.  Each City and County in the Bay Area is unique and some have special laws that protect tenants and offer additional damages based upon your claims.

Why Contact Us?

We're the Lawyers that Other Lawyers Call When they have a Mold Problem.

Ask other lawyers how many mold inquiries they've had in the last week - then ask us.

• We have a proven track record of successfully suing landlords of any size. We file multiple lawsuits a month and have obtained multiple recoveries for tenants in excess of $250,000 for mold issues.  

• Our backgrounds are unique and unmatched: from working inside the Courthouse, to working on both sides of these cases, our lawyers bring a perspective to mold lawsuits that few other firms can. This area of law is highly specialized and requires in-depth knowledge of various state and local laws.

• Some lawyers are primarily personal injury lawyers or habitability lawyers who also handle mold cases.  We're the opposite (and we think there's a difference) - we're primarily mold lawyers who handle habitability and personal injury matters. 

• Does your lawyer understand the differences between different types of testing (for example: air testing, ERMI, or bulk testing) - and how to interpret those results; the different species of mold; and have the knowledge to know which experts to hire (for example, how a pulmonologist or allergist can help your case)?  Again - we think there's a difference between a lawyer who "also handles mold cases" - and a lawyer who is primarily a mold lawyer.

• We offer free initial consultations and take most cases on a contingency basis (which means we front all costs and do not get paid unless you receive a monetary recovery).

What We're Likely to Ask You

For Tenants:

• Have you already complained to your landlord about the mold issues? (Landlords generally aren't liable for issues they don't know about.)

• Has any testing of the mold been done? This isn't always necessary but can give insight into the levels and types of mold that are in your home.

• Have you documented your complaints in writing? (It's no surprise that landlords tend to "forget" about complaints that you've made if you don't have proof.)

• Have you contacted your local Department of Building Inspection and have they issued a Notice of Violation? (This isn't required for a lawsuit, but if the issues are bad enough and the landlord has ignored you, it's usually helpful. We can explain this and walk you through the process of doing so.)

• Do you have any pictures or other documentation you can send us regarding the issues? (You can always email them to us at info@thereganfirm.com)

For Landlords:

• ​When did the first complaint come in?

• What was your first response to the issue?

• What, if anything, has been done about the complaints?

• What documentation does the tenant have to support the claim?