Mold in my apartment - I warned the Landlord after hurricane about moisture but she did nothing.

[Turbogyrl]

Originally Posted by jcalderaio

You sound like a bunch of Landlords that honestly do not want to help me out. Seriously, what's everyone's issue? I emailed my landlord after the hurricane and notified her of the wet carpets. It's not my responsibility to rent industrial sized fans to dry the carpet - at all! SHE is the owner, not me! These kinds of things are her responsibility - it says so right in the lease! And you're correct. It wasn't just the hurricane that caused the mold, but it was the first time we experienced high humidity in the apartment. Several times since then it's felt very damp in the apartment, and we had to turn the AC to fullblast in order to get rid of some of it. And you don't need evidence that someone received an email. Do you even Computer Science? If it's a valid email address, then they received it. I've emailed her several times at that SAME address and she's replied - she just rarely replies.

Right, she doesn't answer you because obviously she is smart.

Emailing a landlord about an issue with your apartment does not constitute sufficient notice.

You should have send her a certified letter with a return receipt requested, or a Fed Ex.

If you are so concerned about the mold, why are you fiddling around here online? Go get yourself a landlord-tenant attorney to answer your questions and solve your problems. Take your lease with you and your "email" correspondence to the Landlord.

I am wondering why on earth you don't have renters insurance?

[lovemyfl]

Originally Posted by reenzz

Yes, the landlord would be responsible for drying out the carpet....IF the landlord knew that there was an issue. Tenant sent an email and assumes that the landlord received it. The law requires that a written notice be sent by regular mail...perferably certified. Tenant never did this and is now complain about damages...3 months later.

OK, Good to know this. Thanks for the info.

[3toneEYZ]

Originally Posted by cfbs2691

Just playing devils advocate...
Landlord could claim issue is due to tenant not running a/c properly.
It’s incredible how many people think, in an effort to save money, that they don’t need to run their a/c 24/7 in Florida.
I’m not saying this is for sure what OP is doing... but it’s like living up north, in the dead of winter...running your heat with the windows open to get fresh air...and holding landlord responsible when your heat breaks down.

I have lived in central FL since 1987 and directly involved with the HVAC industry for 20 years. You do not have or need to in AC 24/7 year round. Mold or mildew is caused by moisture not being removed in a timely manner. There still can be mold or mildew in a conditioned space.

[little pink]

You should have send her a certified letter with a return receipt requested, or a Fed Ex.

This , and I would purchase a dehumidifier in the mean time before any more of your belongings gets damaged. I know that mold , mildew smell is horrible and never comes out of clothing . good luck!

[bmw335xi]

Originally Posted by 3toneEYZ

I have lived in central FL since 1987 and directly involved with the HVAC industry for 20 years. You do not have or need to in AC 24/7 year round. Mold or mildew is caused by moisture not being removed in a timely manner. There still can be mold or mildew in a conditioned space.

With that being said any property manager can tell you in FL you need to have your thermostat set to max of 85/84 degrees to prevent issues.

[damba]

Originally Posted by bmw335xi

With that being said any property manager can tell you in FL you need to have your thermostat set to max of 85/84 degrees to prevent issues.

One could also argue even that is too high.