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Question: I was renting a trailer for over a year and about 8 months ago I started getting sick. I moved bedroom furniture and discovered mold on the wall. I immediately moved out but had to leave 2 beds, couches, pillows, comforters, etc. My daughter and I ended up on my moms floor with no pillows or blankets so I asked for $200 of my security deposit back and was told I had to sign a waiver before I received my money. Before I moved in a pipe had burst and was fixed by the maintenance man who came in and told me the mold was probably in the walls the whole time. Is there anything I can do?

Answer: Even after a tenant has vacated a rented dwelling, the tenant generally still has a right to sue the landlord for compensation in civil court if the tenant suffered monetary damages because the landlord violated the rental agreement or other law. If you would like to discuss your specific options with an attorney, there are links to free and low-cost legal services on this website.