Mold Disclosure
Disclosure of known mold or moisture conditions in a property — required by some states, recommended in all sales/leases.
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MOLD DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Transaction: Lease Property: 482 Elm Street, Apt 3B, Portland, OR 97214 Governing state: Oregon Seller / Landlord: Riverside Holdings LLC Buyer / Tenant: Jordan Alex Taylor ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ GENERAL NOTICE Mold is a naturally-occurring organism present in nearly all indoor and outdoor environments. Some mold can produce allergens and irritants that may cause health concerns in sensitive individuals; certain species can produce mycotoxins. Most mold growth indoors is associated with excess moisture from leaks, condensation, or inadequate ventilation. Persistent indoor mold is a maintenance issue that requires identification and remediation of both the mold and the underlying moisture source. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ DISCLOSURE BY SELLER / LANDLORD (a) Known mold or moisture conditions: ► No known mold or unresolved moisture issues Description (location, condition, discovery date, remediation if any): Not applicable — no known mold or moisture issues. (If applicable: describe location (e.g. bathroom ceiling, basement wall), discovery date, type of mold if known, remediation actions taken, and dates.) (b) Remediation documentation: Not applicable. (If applicable: list each report or invoice — remediation contractor, dates, scope of work, post-remediation testing if any.) (c) Water intrusion history (past 5 years): No known water intrusion in the past 5 years. (If applicable: describe leaks, floods, roof issues, plumbing failures — even if remediated.) ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ TENANT / BUYER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND OBLIGATIONS By signing below, Tenant/Buyer acknowledges: (1) Receipt of this disclosure and understanding of the information provided. (2) Awareness of the general nature of mold, its potential health effects, and the importance of moisture control. (3) Tenant agrees to the obligations below (lease transactions only): Tenant agrees to: (a) Use bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans during showering, bathing, and cooking. (b) Promptly report any water leaks, persistent dampness, or visible mold to Landlord in writing. (c) Avoid blocking ventilation or HVAC returns. (d) Keep humidity below 60% where reasonable; use dehumidifiers in damp seasons if appropriate. (e) Not engage in personal mold remediation without Landlord coordination. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ CERTIFICATIONS Seller / Landlord: _______________________________ Date: May 4, 2026 Riverside Holdings LLC Buyer / Tenant: _______________________________ Date: May 4, 2026 Jordan Alex Taylor
About this template
Mold disclosure is one of the most uneven areas of real-estate disclosure law in the U.S. Some states (California, Texas, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, and others) have specific statutory mold-disclosure requirements; others rely on general "material defect" disclosure obligations that may or may not capture mold depending on case law. Texas Property Code §27.007 created the Texas Mold Information Disclosure form (mandatory for residential leases); California Civil Code §1102 includes mold under the broader "Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement"; Virginia Code §55.1-708 requires disclosure of mold for residential leases. Even where not statutorily required, disclosure is the better practice — failure to disclose known mold has supported successful tenant and buyer lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions, often with treble damages or punitive components. The most legally-significant element is "known" — sellers and landlords must disclose what they actually know, including past remediation, ongoing moisture issues, and water intrusion events. They generally do NOT have to test for mold or remediate before sale/lease. Tenants should review the disclosure carefully and consider an independent mold inspection before high-value leases or any property with disclosed history. Lease language requiring tenant ventilation and reporting cooperation is enforceable in most states; lease language attempting to fully waive landlord liability for mold is typically unenforceable as against public policy.
When to use it
- Sale or lease of a property with any history of moisture intrusion, plumbing failure, or roof leak.
- Properties in humid climates where mold prevention is an ongoing concern.
- Required by state law (CA, TX, NJ, VA, others) — check your state.
- Following any post-purchase or post-occupancy moisture event (paired with lease amendment).
- Best practice for any sale/lease, even where not legally required.
What to include
- Property identification and transaction type.
- Known mold/moisture conditions with description.
- Remediation documentation available.
- Water-intrusion history.
- Tenant ventilation/reporting obligations (lease).
- Signatures from all parties.