- Residential Landlord-Tenant Act: This is where you can go to know your rights in Washington state. Specificially look at RCW 59.18.090
- Get familiar with your county health department: For example, in Kitsap County, the health department specifically states that it does not monitor mold but does look at building structure safety.
- Refer to the Washington State Department of Health: The state can provide resources that help both the renter and tenant understand their rights and responsibilities, including FAQs about mold, mold guides, and resources for solving problems.
- Learn how mold impacts your family's health: The state provides the basics on how to prevent and treat mold in your home
- Contact the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries if you discover mold at your workplace.
- Get an indoor air quality test: The American Lung Association offers Seattle residents a free healthy home checkup as well as offers a do-it-yourself checklist to help residents outside of Seattle make their homes healthier places to live.
Resources to know if you discover mold in your home or workplace
The Washington State Department of Health receives more complaints about mold than anything else, so do you know your rights as a renter?