New California law defines visible mold as substandard housing condition
What happened
Senate Bill 655, authored by Holly Mitchell, was signed on October 9, 2015, and took effect on January 1, 2016. The legislation added “visible mold growth” to the list of conditions in California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3 that classify a dwelling as substandard. This list also includes conditions such as inadequate ventilation and lack of working heat.
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Why it matters
The law changes the legal definition of substandard housing in Los Angeles. It specifies that the law excludes mold that is minor or found on surfaces that accumulate moisture as part of their properly functioning and intended use, equating it to mold a household can remove by regular cleaning.
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Who's involved
- Holly MitchellAuthored the legislation affecting housing standards in Los Angeles
- Los AngelesThe location where the housing standards and legislation apply
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Los Angeles CountySpeculative
Los Angeles County might face increased operational burden and enforcement costs for county code officers.
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The entities involved
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Holly Mitchell
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States