Managing Mold: Response & Risk Management for Texas Rental Housing

Join industry experts JR Rodriguez and Brian Cweren as they review: Mold complaints require timely, consistent, and well-documented responses. Learn how to effectively respond to mold complaints while reducing legal risk. This practical compliance training covers the latest TAA Lease Addendum updates, legal considerations, mold science, documentation best practices, and response protocols that help protect your property and your residents.

JR Rodriguez, CAS, is a nationally recognized multifamily industry trainer and restoration expert with extensive experience in water damage mitigation, mold response, and risk management. As an NAAEI Certified Trainer and frequent speaker for apartment associations across Texas, JR helps housing professionals understand practical, defensible response strategies that reduce risk and protect both residents and properties. Her expertise combines industry best practices with real-world operational experience, making complex compliance topics easy to understand and implement. JR services on the Austin Apartment Association Board of Directors and Education Committee Chair.

Brian Cweren founded the Cweren Law Firm, PLLC in 2000 and has been very active in the multifamily industry since that time. Brian Cweren is a real estate attorney and commercial litigator who focuses his practice on the representation of multi-family and commercial building owners, developers, and operators. Mr. Cweren has handled thousands of trials in various courts throughout Texas (Federal, State District, County and Justice of the Peace courts) – almost all in favor of the client. For over thirty (30) years, Brian has been involved in rental property management and/or ownership. Brian has extensive experience in renovations, leasing, and property management.