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The Renters Rights Bill
South Carolina renters get new rights for mold in homes
Residential rental property
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give renters new ways to deal with mold in their homes, making landlords fix it or let tenants move safely.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill is a big step for renters in South Carolina. It would make landlords responsible for keeping homes free of mold and give renters clear steps to take if mold appears and makes them sick. For a long time, renters have struggled with mold issues that can cause health problems, and it has been hard to get landlords to fix them. This bill would set clear rules, like making landlords tell you about mold before you move in and pay for cleanup if it's not your fault. Some landlords might say these new rules cost too much money or are hard to follow. But supporters would say it makes sure everyone has a safe and healthy place to live. If this bill passes, renters would have more power to demand safe living conditions.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Landlords would have to tell renters about visible mold before they move in.
- Landlords would need to keep rental homes from getting moldy.
- Renters would also need to try to keep mold away.
- If mold makes a renter sick, the landlord would have to fix it.
- Landlords might have to pay for a temporary place for renters during mold cleanup.
- Landlords would pay for mold cleanup unless the renter caused it.
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