Why children can be more sensitive to mold
Mold can affect anyone, but children — along with older adults and people with asthma or weakened immune systems — are often more sensitive to it. That is one reason to take mold in a family's home especially seriously.
Young children breathe faster than adults and spend a lot of time indoors, so mold in the home can affect them more. Parents sometimes notice more coughing, congestion, or asthma flare-ups that improve when the family is away from the unit. Because every child is different, this is general information rather than medical advice, and a doctor is the right person to evaluate a child's symptoms — but keeping those medical records is wise.
When a landlord leaves mold unaddressed in a home with children, the stakes are simply higher. If mold is affecting your kids and your landlord will not fix the moisture behind it, a free, confidential review can explain what you can do.
This is general information about California tenant rights, not legal advice. Every situation is different.