Cal. Civ. Code § 55.1-1231
Relocation of tenant where mold remediation needs to be performed in the dwelling unit.
Operative Text
Where a mold condition in the dwelling unit materially affects the health or safety of any tenant or authorized occupant, the landlord may require the tenant to temporarily vacate the dwelling unit in order for the landlord to perform mold remediation in accordance with professional standards as defined in § 55.1-1200 for a period not to exceed 30 days. The landlord shall provide the tenant with either (i) a comparable dwelling unit, as selected by the landlord, at no expense or cost to the tenant or (ii) a hotel room, as selected by the landlord, at no expense or cost to the tenant. The landlord shall not be required to pay for any other expenses of the tenant that arise after the relocation period. The tenant shall continue to be responsible for payment of rent under the rental agreement during the period of any temporary relocation and for the remainder of the term of the rental agreement following the remediation. Nothing in this section shall be construed as entitling the tenant to a termination of a tenancy where the landlord has remediated a mold condition in accordance with professional standards as defined in § 55.1-1200 . The landlord shall pay all costs of the relocation and the mold remediation, unless the mold is a result of the tenant's failure to comply with § 55.1-1227 .
Va. Code § 55.1-1231 establishes a framework for handling mold conditions that materially affect the health or safety of tenants or authorized occupants. When such a condition exists, a landlord may require a temporary vacancy of up to 30 days to perform professional mold remediation, and must provide the displaced tenant with either a comparable dwelling unit or a hotel room at no cost. The tenant remains responsible for rent during the relocation period, and a successful remediation does not by itself give the tenant the right to terminate the tenancy.
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Under Va. Code § 55.1-1231, a landlord who identifies a mold condition that materially affects health or safety generally arranges for professional remediation meeting the standards defined in § 55.1-1200 and, if temporary relocation is required, selects and provides either a comparable dwelling unit or a hotel room at no charge to the tenant. The landlord bears all costs of relocation and remediation unless the mold resulted from the tenant's failure to comply with § 55.1-1227, which addresses tenant maintenance obligations. Compliant operators typically document the mold condition, the remediation process, and the relocation arrangements to demonstrate adherence to the 30-day limit and professional standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Va. Code § 55.1-1231 gives tenants certain protections when a landlord requires temporary relocation for mold remediation: the landlord must cover the cost of a comparable dwelling unit or hotel room for up to 30 days, and the tenant cannot be charged for that housing during the relocation period. Tenants should be aware that rent obligations under the rental agreement continue during relocation, and that a completed professional remediation under § 55.1-1200 standards does not automatically entitle a tenant to end the lease. Tenants who believe their landlord has not met these obligations may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, a legal aid office, or Virginia's court system to understand available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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