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.)CDPH <br /> Information on Dampness and <br /> Mold for Renters in California <br /> Main points: <br /> • Living in damp or moldy buildings increases the chances of <br /> respiratory problems like asthma. <br /> • The critical warning signs are visible mold, water damage, <br /> damp materials, or mold smell. <br /> • Dampness is needed for mold to grow, so if you control the <br /> dampness, you control the mold. <br /> • Dampness or mold indoors may make housing substandard, <br /> per the California Health & Safety Code. <br /> of • <br /> .. <br /> A , <br /> � . ', •* <br /> {s, • <br /> • <br /> j <br /> Beginning January 1, 2022, residential landlords shall provide this booklet to prospective <br /> residential tenants prior to entering the rental or lease agreement, in accordance with the 2001 <br /> Toxic Mold Protection Act (HSC#26148). This booklet, which explains the potential health risks <br /> and health impacts that may result from exposure to mold, was produced by the California <br /> Department of Public Health (CDPH)in 2020, in both English and Spanish versions. <br />