Can mold in my apartment make me sick?

Yes, mold in your apartment can make you sick. Exposure to mold can cause a variety of health problems, especially for people with allergies, asthma, or weakened immune systems. Some common symptoms of mold exposure include:

• Nasal congestion

• Coughing and wheezing

• Eye irritation

• Skin rash

• Headaches

• Fatigue

• Difficulty breathing

If you suspect that you have mold in your apartment and it is causing health problems, you should take steps to identify and remove the mold. Generally, the apartment owner must repair the apartment to make it such that it does not suffer from mold. If you have questions about what your apartment owner must do, you may consider contacting our office. We offer free consultations.