[WSBARP] Mold in Rental Unit

[Paul Neumiller]

I represent a LL where the T is arguing that mold/mildew in 900 sq. ft.
house has caused T's daughter's respiratory illness and "contaminated" all
of T's possessions in the unit.  T hasn't paid rent in 2 months and loudly
demands that LL clean up unit and clean/replace all of T's possessions ("or
I'll see you in court.  My ex-husband is very very rich").  There were black
spots when the T pulled up the rugs  (mold/animal urine?).  LL has evidence
and proof that T was a chain smoker, had multiple long haired animals in the
house (and urinating in the house) AND T constantly had blankets and quilts
hung over the windows of the house.  In other words, the house was kept
closed up tight (on wet Whidbey Island) with multiple people living there
and taking showers. 

 

LL wants them out and gone but needs to be in the best position if T can
make good on T's promise to sue.   T refuses to remove anything from the
house because T demands that LL clean/replace everything.   It is a
month-to-month lease.  LL has already taken multiple photographs and video
of inside condition of house and heard from neighbors about the stench of
cigarette smoke coming from the house.  Since LL has time before the
deadline for a combined 3, 10, and 20 day notice, I plan to send to T a
letter giving T the chance to move out of the house and remove all of T's
possessions.   Any suggestions before I bring the standard unlawful detainer
action?  

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