Calif. Court Denies Tenants Bid to Recoup $107,000 in Back Rent for Mold Problems

VENTURA, Calif. - California's 2nd Appellate District has affirmed judgment for a landlord sued by tenants who claimed entitlement to 13 years back rent because of mold problems. Dixon v. Morehart Land Co., No. B174956 (Calif. Super., Ventura Cty.).

The court, in an unpublished opinion, held that Fred and Jinger Dixon were not entitled to recover their $1,250 security deposit, nor did they provide the trial court with any reason to order return of $107,000 in rent paid under a long-term lease agreement.

The Dixons first raised their habitability claims after Morehart Land Co. served them with a 30-day notice …