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Home My WebLink Aboutmold-resource-list-jan-2019 Alameda County Public Health Dept. Mold Resource List January 2019 Alameda County Public Health Department Mold Resource list During both rainy and dry seasons Alameda County Public Health Department receives calls from residents complaining about mold in their apartments or homes. Mold can result from a moisture problem such as a roof or plumbing leak. Although neither Alameda County Public Health nor Environmental Health inspects for residential mold, there are steps that residents can take. The resources below are designed primarily to assist county residents with rental or lease agreements. In either case, you will need to alert your landlord to the moisture problem. If there is no response, contact your city's building code enforcement office. Note: Code enforcement inspects for moisture problems, not mold. Because resolving a mold problem can be time-consuming and costly, we have included tenant rights organizations so residents can get legal advice on housing issues that might arise from reporting mold. As another resource we have included our Asthma Start program at (510) 383-5181. This program works with families with children ages 18 and younger, providing free, in- home assessments for asthma triggers and education about asthma medications and warning signs. Alameda County Public Health Dept. Mold Resource List January 2019 Resources for dealing with mold in Alameda County Problem: Who can help: Type of Service: There are problems with my unit that my landlord is not fixing: City Contact City of Alameda Building Services 510-747-6817 These services can help identify an underlying building maintenance problem causing the mold. Call the number for the city where you live. The first step, however, is to inform your landlord of the mold problem. If your landlord is not properly responding these agencies may be able to assist you. They will inspect your housing unit, if they see violations they will tell the landlord what repairs need to be done. When you call one of these numbers, make sure to identify any of the issues that could be causing the mold, such as water intrusion (leaks). Unincorporated Alameda County Housing & Community Development. Ask for Building Inspection 510-670-5400 City of Albany Community Development Dept. 510-528-5760 City of Berkeley Building Services 510-981-5444 http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Conte ntDisplay.aspx?id=9248 Castro Valley (see Unincorporated Alameda County listing) Dublin Building Department Ask for Building Code Enforcement 925-833-6620 http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us/ Emeryville Building Inspection 510-596-4310 http://ca- emeryville.civicplus.com/index.aspx? NID=315 Fremont Program Community Preservation/ Code Enforcement 510-494-4430 http://www.fremont.gov/index.aspx ?NID=350 www.fremont.gov/index.aspx?NID=3 69 Alameda County Public Health Dept. Mold Resource List January 2019 Hayward Building Division 510-583-4140 (main) contact: -Eusebio Espitia Eusebio.espitia@hayward-ca.gov OR -Maggie Flores (Senior Inspector) Maggie.flores@hayward-ca.gov Livermore Community Development Neighborhood Preservation 925-960-4422 contact: Doug Martin ddmartin@cityoflivermore.net Newark Code Enforcement 510-578-4213 Patricia Monteanno Oakland Building Services Planning & Building Department 510-238-3443 www.oaklandnet.com Piedmont Building Department 510-420-3060 Contact: Craig Griffin www.ci.piedmont.ca.us Pleasanton Planning and Community Development 925-931-5300 San Leandro Community Development Agency Building Services Division 510-577-3405 San Lorenzo (see Unincorporated Alameda County listing) Union City Building Department Neighborhood Preservation 510-675-5315 Alameda County Public Health Dept. Mold Resource List January 2019 I am having an issue with my landlord and I need legal assistance or mediation to resolve the issue. East Bay Community Law Center 510-548-4040 http://www.ebclc.org/ 2921 Adeline, Berkeley 94703 Provides legal services to the low-income community in the area of housing. Holds weekly Tenants Rights workshops. Serves the entire East Bay. Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity, Inc. (ECHO) 510-836-4826 (for Oakland) 510-581-9380 (for Hayward) 855-ASK-ECHO (toll free) www.echofairhousing.org 510.581.9380 for Hayward Housing assistance for landlord or tenants. Site Investigations and Enforcement. Performs audit-based investigations, provides fair housing education for members. Serves Oakland, Hayward, and other jurisdictions. Bay Area Legal Aid 510-663-4744 510-250-5270 (advice line) www.baylegal.org Free legal help for low- income people, including housing conditions. Service area includes all of Alameda County. Public Interest Clearinghouse 415-834-0100 www.pic.org Help with locating legal services. Service area includes the whole County. State Bar of California Public Services 415-538-2000 (main office) www.calbar.ca.gov/ Help with locating a local lawyer. Service area includes all of Alameda County. I live in Alameda County and have children with asthma. Can my home be assessed for asthma triggers? Asthma Start (510)383-5181 http://www.acphd.org/asthma.aspx Provides free, in-home assessments for asthma triggers and education about asthma medications and warning signs. Must be under 19 and have asthma to qualify. Alameda County Healthy Homes Project 510-567-8280 http://www.aclppp.org/documents/tenantguideenglish.pdf Free help identifying and dealing with potential health hazards in the home.