You sent written notice about mold. Here is where you stand on the clock, and what to do next.
Once a repair request is in writing, the question becomes how long to wait. Fourteen days is a commonly used benchmark for a reasonable window, but norms vary by state and by severity, so treat it as a guide rather than a rule.
Where are you on the clock?
General guidance, not legal advice
What counts as a reasonable repair window differs by state and by how serious the problem is. For a dispute or a health concern, contact your local housing or health department, or a tenant-rights organization. Our state rights lookup can point you to the right contact.
Repair request with a deadline
Build a letter that names an exact repair-by date.
Second and final notice letters
Escalating letters that keep your paper trail strong.
Keep every notice dated and filed. If the window passes with no repair, escalate one step at a time: a firmer letter, then a final one, then your local housing or health department.