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Subcommittee backs exploring state mold-remediation program to protect tenants
Summary
Members discussed proposing a state program to inspect and remediate dangerous mold when landlords fail to act, with the state remediating and billing the landlord; supporters said the change would address enforcement gaps that leave tenants living with health risks.
Committee members discussed a proposal to establish a state program that would inspect for dangerous mold and remediate when landlords fail to address hazards. Under the concept presented, the state would perform remediation and then bill the landlord for costs if the landlord did not act within a required timeframe.
Supporters said tenants frequently face unaddressed mold and have limited practical avenues to force repairs; requiring state inspection and remediation could close enforcement gaps and improve tenant health outcomes. Members expressed sympathy for tenants and agreed to keep the proposal on the priorities list for the full commission to examine alongside funding and enforcement implications.
No statutory text or funding amounts were adopted at the meeting; the subcommittee agreed to include the idea among items to be summarized for the full commission and to identify any necessary state-level enabling steps before advancing it as a legislative priority.
