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I operate an organization and a registry of documented mold in apartment complexes. These previous tenant records are made available to new tenants who discover there's STILL un resolved mold issues with your property.
The register tracks previous history of mold proving the landlords have failed to do their part to remove mold. Once the landlord is aware of mold it's their responsibility to remove it. Even if if they succeed at squirming out of a legal case.
This has got to be one of the stupidest things I have heard of.
1 - As long as "mold inspectors" can get certified by private companies for a couple hundred bucks, the so-called "documentation" is worthless.
2 - Same goes for documentation based on lawsuits. Anyone can allege anything and sue for it.
3 - There are no regulations at the federal level regarding remediation. Most states also do not have regulations regarding remediation.
4 - In cases where mold has been found, remediation is a simple matter - it's called remove and replace. It ain't rocket science. Again, since it is largely unregulated, remediation cannot be tracked by any reputable, reliable entity.
This sounds like something that ambulance chasers can have a party with, nothing more.
As there is more and more evidence linking mold to dangerous health conditions such as obesity, autism, memory loss, pulmonary issues, and a host of other problems one day those who got out of a mold complaint may actually find themselves losing 20 to 30 years worth of pain and suffering.
I like the fact that mold is now responsible for obesity... I guess I can stop exercising, wolf down a couple of Big Macs, and then blame it on the mold
Hey All, Just remember this. It's every landlords dream to squirm out of a mold complaint....
Why YES! Ever since I was a wee little boy I've always wanted to squirm out of a mold complaint!!!
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Originally Posted by ugotstyle
I operate an organization and a registry of documented mold in apartment complexes. These previous tenant records are made available to new tenants who discover there's STILL un resolved mold issues with your property.
The register tracks previous history of mold proving the landlords have failed to do their part to remove mold. Once the landlord is aware of mold it's their responsibility to remove it. Even if if they succeed at squirming out of a legal case.
Hey All, Just remember this. It's every landlords dream to squirm out of a mold complaint but remember this people. As there is more and more evidence linking mold to dangerous health conditions such as obesity, autism, memory loss, pulmonary issues, and a host of other problems one day those who got out of a mold complaint may actually find themselves losing 20 to 30 years worth of pain and suffering.
It may NOT be the landlords job to assist the tenant in proving mold there is a responsibility to remove it.
I operate an organization and a registry of documented mold in apartment complexes. These previous tenant records are made available to new tenants who discover there's STILL un resolved mold issues with your property.
The register tracks previous history of mold proving the landlords have failed to do their part to remove mold. Once the landlord is aware of mold it's their responsibility to remove it. Even if if they succeed at squirming out of a legal case.
My children and I became very very sick because of black mold that built up behind the walls of a home we rented for a short time.
It was horrible..the landlord was a little old lady who didn't beleive there was a problem until we called and paid for someone to come out and show her the leaks in the roof (she had someone come out and remove ice damns...he used an ax) which allowed water to leak down between the walls and out thru the baseboards......she had the nerve to tell us we were paying for new carpet and new drywall..lolololol....we literally laughed in her face and moved out.
That whole house had to be gutted and redone...she was ticked and her insurance tried to contact us for payment and when I told them the story and showed them the report and the pictures...they refused to pay her claim.
I like the fact that mold is now responsible for obesity... I guess I can stop exercising, wolf down a couple of Big Macs, and then blame it on the mold
lol I dont' buy that either....I do however know mold can make you very, very ill. Fat? No. Hack up a lung? Yeah.
Why on earth would you suggest cutting them loose? They're already walking all over the OP expecting her to do exactly that.
Obviously they can't prove there is mold in the place otherwise they would have provided it by now and the OP's own inspection demonstrated no reason to suspect mold. Now the tenant is telling the LL that no more rent is forthcoming and that she will be moved out by the 15th of next month - completely violating the terms of the lease agreement with impunity. The security deposit is NOT rent in any jurisdiction unless a court decides that it can be withheld for rent delinquency. With what is already owed to the OP by the tenant, the OP only has $400 to cover any damages and cleaning and still won't be paid for the last two months of the lease.
The tenant owes rent for the remainder of the lease and the utility bills and can't arbitrarily get out of the lease on a whim. If she's claiming mold issues then she has to prove it. I disagree with just letting it go and would sock her for every penny she owes. Let her get away with it and she'll keep on pulling the same nonsense down the line.
I agree, it sounds like the tenant thinks claiming mold problems is a "get-out-of-jail-free-card" that they can use to violate the terms of their lease. The land lord has done due diligence in having the house tested. I would hold the tenant to the terms of the lease. There are too many tenants around who are getting the idea they can just walk out on their obligations.
Check your lease, if you have in your lease about unpaid rent/damage, etc...you can recoup all legal fees, so in essence it won't cost you anything to take legal action...I would take legal action, it's the principal of the matter. It sounds to me that they just want out of the lease early, if they were honest enough to say so, I'm sure you could work with them. Who knows, maybe they purchased a home and want out early...there could me many scenarios, however, they owe the full rent for the lease term...I wouldn't just let them walk without taking repsonsibility for their actions...sorry...
My tenant has been complaining that his child is getting sick from mold in my house. I sent someone out to test humidity levels and check the moisture in the walls and building materials. They came back normal. Tenant has never shown any proof from dr.'s or mold tests that there is mold in the house, and there is none visible. Now tenant wants to break lease two months early and get back deposit. He is threatening to sue if I don't allow this. Thoughts?
Remember those kind of mold is still a health risk and they don't always show up on tests. Humidity levels are not always the issues in mold. leaks in foundations is one. if its harming children it can get nasty in the state of nc. Remember you need to be responsible for your own property. Do the right thing. Its for children you were dealing with.
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