He said that the roofers did what they could but it could be leaking at one end of the roof no where near my apartment. A month ago I noticed my house was becoming un level. What should tenant do if there is mold in the apartment? Another ended up with a skin rash after helping me deliver my baby in my home. I contacted my landlord who said it was no big deal and that he would fix it. What can we do legally or anything? Where does a renter go for help about this problem. We have never intended to make you unhappy, uncomfortable or to provide an unsafe living environment (BULLSHIT!!!!). Thank you Kathy pirello. She has 2 small children with sensitivity to harsh chemicals, She herself is asthmatic, and I am immune deficient. The appellate court's decision started by noting that in cases alleging personal injury due to exposure, a plaintiff must support his or her case with expert testimony demonstrating to a "reasonable possibility" that the injury was caused by the exposure. A year ago, we hired a roofing/repair company who gave us a 100% lifetime guarantee of the repair for cash payment (in writing). If you have any further questions, dont hesitate to let me know =). Do you all know of any good doctors in Georgia? Should he be held liable, since according to renter rights its up to the landlord to ensure his tenants have a safe habital place to live, and if so what should my next steps be. We were renting a home, and upon moving in I became extremely ill within the first month of living there. The roof leaked. You have been a great help. Though being disabled and not well many times its a bit hard to go out and see new places in the winter. My skin is horribilei have terribile itchy hives on my skin and do not feel good at all , alwys tired . Ive told the office for two years now that Im moving in a week they say they are going to rEplace the wall. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. WELL I BEE LIVING IN AN APARTMENT IN KY FOR 8 MONTHS NOW AND I CANT GET ANYTHING FIXED THEY SAY THEY HAVE MY ORDERS PUT IN THEN ON TOP OF THE I HAD WATER LEAKING FROM THE UPSTAIRS NEIGHBORS APT. I have not had anyone to inspect this as I am just now realizing what is actually might be. As I had already made all the arrangements and had people loading my things, I went ahead and signed, but it didnt make sense to me that in spite of knowing my move-in date for a month, they waited until THAT day to clean the carpets. Depending on the time of day-Im talking about 12-3PM and 3-7AM-theres hardly any hot water in my shower. me all of my money I would move and we wouldnt have to involve any type of attorneys or court but all I got was a blank response and then was told by Davina that the owners He is also one of the people who helped me move into the apartment. I would like to know can we break the contract if he does not fix it? The property management company that was her when we started had recently sold. My landlord could care less, she is covering it up instead of removing it. Also another interesting fact is that EMF electromagnetic frequency can cause acceleration of growth of mold, in fact if your have parasites they detect the EMF waves and see it as an attack so they grow faster, multiply faster. I lost the use of my had. We left the appartment now and are sueing landlord for all the stress we went through because when we would tell him to fix it his reply was buy a bottle of TILEX and it will go away..?? I have a 2000 triple wide modular home and love in south louisiana. That was December.. still till this day, we cleaned & it keeps coming back. Remember that mold can lie dormant until conditions are perfect for growth, so please be sure to wash her clothes with the correct detergents (even if theyve been through a few washes already). He is refusing to pay for an air quality test. I reported it and they came the next day and sprayed bleach and have yet to make any other treatments or repairs. All the extra things you stated I can use to help such as changing diet etc., that may help and I appreciate you sharing this with me. Open windows (I know you already are) as much as possible (weather permitting). HELP WITH ANSWERS .. thank you. (I only have 70% lung capacity). I continued pulling up the linoleum and cleaning the mold with a scrub brush and pure bleach instead of water and bleach. kitchen cabinets where promise to be changed after 2 weeks and a month and half later still nothing. Depending on the law where you live, landlords might have to disclose suspected mold to new or potential tenants and clean up existing mold. In 2012, researchers with the National Aspergillosis Centre at the University Hospital of South Manchester in the United Kingdom reported on an association between long-term marijuana smoking in two patients and the development of aspergillosis. Ive constantly got sick and am currently sick now, my question is, not all of us are on the lease, in San Francisco that is common and not surprising, but we have had countless of repair people come in and out of our apartment and not say one word about the mold and it is completely noticeable in the restroom its EVERYWHERE Im worried and scared of my personal health and my friends but yet they are too afraid to say something because If we have to leave the building (which Im sure we would have too) wed have no where to go. January 2016 I rented a house in Sun City Arizona. After more than a decade and a half of legal battles over which personal injuries can be attributed to mold exposure, the parties liable for those injuries, and the extent to which mold is a health risk, controversies remain. Now I was told by the er doctor I need a cardiologist, and he didnt know why they didnt send me to an infectious disease doctor. We dont know what our rights are as far as tenants go because we are only month to month. contact details for the property owner and she refuses to give me the information so that I may speak directly to them due to the fact that she was inappropriate with me The typical court or jury awards are higher, around $100,000 - $350,000. I feel like my health has been scarred and til this day i have not been feeling like how i usto and my breathing has been bad ever since . These included "bowel evacuation" by eating "white rice and canned chicken white meat for 3 days" and avoiding all sugar, all gluten grains and all beans. I have never been so sick since I moved in this house. after you left on Sunday. We are going to try to go through the owner of the complex next, but if they deny us too, should we take legal actions? Still as I write this lengthly letter the problem is getting worse. If its a defect with a specific product like the bathtub or shower you may have additional avenues. Please advise me what can be done legally. I was told by neighbors who knew people who rented an apt. People (including myself) are getting sick. They sent me home with hospital pneumonia. Pleass help. Upgrade the furnace filter to a 3M Filtrete allergy type (if you have forced air heat). I was renting at CottonWood, Westown apartment # 5 in El Paso, Texas. They advised me they would come a specific day but when I got home no repairs were made. Finally, legal counsel for the two parties will negotiate until they reach a satisfactory compromise settlement. All rights reserved. Black mold and some other color mold. one week later the whole house is flooded as the first bathroom the contractors fixed the pipes bust. I rented an apartment on August 15, sight unseen because they did not have one to show me. And yes my name is Cassie Ganier with geese as cover photo for now. So of course I was excited to save $650. My home is in TN but I live in GA. Ive always made repairs within 12-24hrs of them being brought to my attention. The renters mentioned it to the person we had overseeing the property (we live out of state). back. Since leaving the residence three days ago, he has not had one headache. I am being charged the amount for breaking the lease. The foundation is cracked and the landlord has not made any attempts to fix it. I did some research online for black mold and it stated some symptoms that my children and I have been having. Recently I have been having water damage in my home. Meanwhile the contractor started demolition and put up no barriers in my home. Its been months and we are paying for everything. just ordered a blood test and a chest x-ray for Aspergillus (1 type of mold). She has made her principle aware and she was told to just get her room in shape and to look good for student coming Monday. Till this date I have not received any advice or comments on the situation from Mr. Johnathan Wold other than emails informing me of complaints made by others regarding their experiences with mold. Its just on going and I need someone to tell me what to do. keep your mouth closed until youknow what your dealing with. Legally I wouldnt think that you could sell the trailer that has Black mold. The closing will still happen but they will have to reduce the price of the house and have it gutted and fixed. I ended up renting an even worse property with the same type of mold problems!!! Negative air pressure can also pull particles, including mold spores, into the rooms. While I was out of my home the manager put Aftershock on the ceiling and the baseboards; after my telling him not to cover up the problem he needed to solve the problem the re-inspection passed because you couldnt see the Mold on the ceiling and baseboards, but they could see it on my furniture etc. When you mail the letter, pay for signature confirmation. That way, with the notary and signature confirmation, you will have evidence that you brought this issue to their attention. What can I do? Is there anything we can do? We have leaks in the ceiling and all my boss asks the maintenance man to do is paint over the black mold coming from that ceiling. The Company she bought the home from said they would buy it back but she would have to come up with $10,000.00. In October 2012, former NBA player and coach Rudy Tomjanovich and his wife were ordered by a Los Angeles County Superior Court to pay over $2.7 million in compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages. On top of that I have an 18 month old who has had many instances of ear infections and flu like symptoms often. On this date, October 17, they told me they would have someone come on Monday (10/20/14) at 10:00 a.m. to do a humidity test, then they would assess the damages that I was liable for. Meanwhile, mngmnt tears out original units drywall and insulation, lower section of leaky bedroom wall and does a band-aid fix, completely ineffective, on exterior wall, Management moves us into a hotel. She said it would be done on Wednesday, 10/29/14). Need I say more. Tenant further agrees to notify landlord immediately whenever Tenant learns of any condition which could lead to a build up of moisture in the apartment, including but not limited to plumbing leaks, broken window or door seals, accumulation of rainwater or other moisture around windows or doors, broken water lines or sprinklers, inoperable fans, doors or windows and/or any failure or malfunction in the heating, ventilation or air conditioning esteem in the unit. Of course the bath tub is crap. I do not want to be living here anymore and plan on suing the landlord and getting a new place as soon as possible. Living in apt for about 4-5 months. I have a friend who is in need of free legal representation. a week later i get a letter in my mail from my landlord that he reported mold in my bathroom. Every symptom we have are the same symptoms as toxic black mold. The black mold seems to be growing and was wet to the touch. Many student s and teachers here are constantly sick because of our mold problem but nothing has been done to help us. The trends illustrated by the cases and studies highlighted in this year's update reflect the dual nature of mold exposure issues. The landlord of the facility was unwilling to resolve the issue, and even threatened to evict tenants who complained about the poor state of the complex. I am three months pregnant and have been sick for the last two going on three weeks. For them to be stacked the bottom shelf is technically to be screwed in the wall before you put the 2nd shelf on top. I contacted our landlord and she assured me the musty smell must have been from the carpets being shampood and that she would have someone come out and clean them again. Tammy Doty. DONT LET ANYONE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE IN THIS AREA. There was a big gap in the side of the window sill for my windows behind my bed that got filled in. Yet, they are furious with us. Its like the only time i ever hear about you fixing stuff is it I remind you about it. After 5 weeks, we had the first heavy rain of the season. I have found myself forgetting a lot of things lately. Do we have a case to go to an attorney? Visit our attorney directory to find a lawyer near you who can help. I dont know much of mold but this entire house could literally fall if there was a really big rain. They have sent out mold people to test the property and they found VERY elevated amounts of mold that is both on the walls/vents and in the air. They would not write up the complaints, no matter how many times you told them. I have called numerous times about the mold growing in our walls, and seeping through the light fixtures. I was having finals at school and thought it was anxiety until they did a CT scan and revealed it was costochondritis my chest wall was inflammed he said from maybe over erretion which i though was rediculus then i looked up that mold can cause this. At one point the man started carrying on about protecting his home. We had our agent work to help them qualify so they could buy the condo and not have to move, but they didnt trust him and sought their own funding sources. Heres another article on legal responsibility. By using this site, you agree to our updated Privacy Policy. I had no knowledge concerning mold, was never told to wear a mask or anything. Name I dont know if that had anything to do with the mold from water damage or if the mold is in the wall. LISTEN TO YOUR GUT!! no reimbsmnt for anything. The way employment rates are these days, no one is willing to step up. Now, I need to add a couple of things. Now they say they are only changing faces not entire cabinets. I wake up every morning like I ran a marathon my chest on fire. It was then pushed into my stomach and went through my system. I was having a hard time breathing, was disoriented, had a strong metallic taste in my mouth. Stand up for what is morally right. However in August of 2008 my husband had a grand mal seizure and had never had any health issues a day in his life. Please advise me what can be done legally. its not supposed to be taken 24/7 like that. In that case, I have actually done extensive research regarding mold in the purchase not disclosed by the seller, as once we needed to get another living situation, we proceeded into purchasing a house And what I found out.. Is that if the seller was aware of the mold problem And did not disclose it at the time of the sale.. And in your case if they indeed replaced things like flooring etc. The Mazzas rented a unit in the complex from August 1997 until approximately June 2000. They stated under oath that they knew nothing of mold and lied to the judge about me calling multiple times throughout the tenancy about it. The doctors asked me questions daily so I was told. The opposing lawyer represents a majot insurance company (pum parum pum pum pum pum) Which has 1000s & 1000s of lawsuits against them, even by their own clients for breach of contract, non-payment of claims, and yes many mold issues that they have lost. We had a pretty serious rain storm and the next day my bedroom ceiling caved in and wet insulation was everywhere. I contacted the property manager to ask for I have spoken with the neighbors and they told me that the woman that lived there before us was hospitalized due to mold inhalation. They tore out and replaced walls in both my baths. The lab data only shows you what the samples contain. Six of my minor children have been experiencing excerbations of their asthma & allergy problems related to the exposure. I did fail to mention that we have a gutter thats been off of the building since about 1/01/2013. This is a really disturbing issue for me, as she is disabled and nearly 80 years old. I know it probably isnt your first choice, but for your healths sake and if you can afford to, I would recommend you put on a proper new roof. The landlord was violated and came to do patchwork. Mold came back and over the next couple months this process happened again. Even if I die. Upon moving all of our stuff to the new room I noticed in the corner behind a box and some bags that were there a great deal of black mold had grown coming from the floor and up the wall but also in the air conditioning unit. There was a leak from a toilet flange in the condo we rent. In May, the family of one of the deceased patients settled a wrongful death lawsuit against UPMC for $1.35 million. P.S. I was put on an antifungal meducation but the prescription was messed up and instead of getting the 21 day prescription, I was only given 7 days. I started researching mold and told the office about it. About six months or so I started getting really sick and having problems with bad migraines and vision and confusion, so I followed up with my primary doctor they then pursued further testing of MRI, sleep deprived EEG after seeing a neurologist they have determined that I am having seizures while Im sleeping in due to the high waves of activity in my left temporal lobe. Less than a week later I ended up back in the hospital and had exploratory surgery and they removed my gall bladder and appendix. Sequoiah 8016348261 [emailprotected], I am a Home Inspector and I was just served through my email a summons for not detecting massive amounts of mold.The client was informed of this information through contractors on the job.The client moved in 3 months after my inspection.I use the NACHI contract which states that I am not responsible for detecting the presence of mold.There was no mold at the time of my inspection.Please help !! Any advice on what I should/can do would be greatly appreciated! i dont need anymore squirrels pounding nuts on my window and Im not opening it and having one get lose in my apt. All I get is my $250 sec. I contacted the manager who send the maintenance person to paint over. Our landlord doesnt have home owners insurance and she wants to hire someone to fix it but the guy is not certified for water damage restoration. The judge in Texasa state with a higher standard for admissibility of evidence than Californiaexcluded all that testimony. 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