Plain-language guides for homeowners and renters in San Pedro and the Harbor Area. Each one is checked against official sources (state agencies, LA County, city departments and the EPA) and shows the date it was checked.
Guides
- Getting ready for an El Niño winter — roof and drainage checklist, free sandbags, flood insurance timing.
- Mold in your rental: your rights and who to call — California law, LAHD, LADBS and LA County complaints, repair and deduct.
- Does insurance cover water damage or mold in California? — sudden vs. slow leaks, flood, mold limits, claim deadlines.
- After a fire: first steps, ash cleanup and smoke damage claims — LA County Public Health cleanup advice and California smoke-claim rules.
- Mold after a wet winter: where to look and what to do — what you can clean yourself and when to call a pro.
- How to prevent mold in a San Pedro home — humidity, ventilation and the spots moisture hides.
- Mold inspection and testing: what to expect — what an inspection covers and when lab testing is worth it.
Local area guides
Water, sewer, permit and renter contacts differ from city to city. Each area page lists the right numbers and local risks.
- Wilmington
- Harbor City
- Lomita
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Torrance
- Carson
- Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates and Rolling Hills
- Harbor Gateway and West Carson
- Gardena
- Redondo Beach
En español: Moho en tu vivienda rentada · Wilmington