An Act To Improve The Response Time To Tenant Mold Complaints

LD 1344 requires local health officers to investigate tenant complaints about nonsurface mold in rental units within 90 days. If unhealthy mold is confirmed, landlords must provide a remediation plan to tenants within 5 business days and complete the work within 60 days of the investigation report. Tenants can then file a formal complaint under habitability laws if landlords fail to fix the issue. The bill directly affects renters, landlords, and local health officials by establishing clear timelines for mold remediation in rental housing. It amends Maine's habitability law to add specific response requirements for mold complaints.