# FAQ Mold

> DCRA does NOT inspect for mold.  We will conduct inspections for the causes of mold (e.g. leaks, floods, etc.), but mold will NOT be written as a v...

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Last updated: 2025-06-23T13:13:42.157Z

DOB does **NOT** inspect for mold.  We will conduct inspections for the causes of mold (e.g. leaks, floods, etc.), but mold will **NOT** be written as a violation by a DOB inspector.

**Tenant Instructions**

*   Tenants must first notify the landlord or homeowner in writing about mold concerns
*   The landlord or homeowner must respond within seven days and has 30 days to repair the problem
*    Mold contamination greater than 10 square feet requires a DOEE-LIcensed mold professional to assess (evaluate) and/or remediate (fix) the problem
*   If the landlord fails to respond within seven days or repair the mold situation within 30 days, tenants can:

*   Contact the **District of Columbia Superior Court Housing Conditions Calendar at 202 879-1133** for assistance with filing a claim against the landlord (homeowner).
*   Call the **Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) at 202 719-6560** to learn about tenant rights and the landlord’s responsibilities regarding mold.  The OTA **_may_** refer to the tenant to a public advocate who can pay for a mold assessor to evaluate the home. 
*   Choose a mold professional from the [List of DOEE-Licensed Mold Professionals](https://doee.dc.gov/node/1186841 "List of Licensed Mold Professionals") and pay for a mold assessor to evaluate the residence.  If the tenant decides to bring a case to the Housing and Conditions Court against the landlord, the judge may order the landlord/homeowner to reimburse your cost for the mold assessment