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Renters rights
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:21 pm
Anyone know anything about renters rights regarding mold in the home. I'm looking at breaking my lease and moving but want my deposit back. I am also thinking of with holding any further rent payments until he replaces things and cleans it up. It's pretty bad. I've purchased a mold kit and have had a couple of contractor friends take a look at it and they def think its bad. Anyone else gone through this? After Katrina I'm sure there has to be lots of cases. Thanks on advance folks!
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Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:22 pm to tigertrueAU
Mold is coming from water, you have a water problem...
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:27 pm to tigertrueAU
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a mold kit
Wut?
What is this?
FYI, there are tons of different kinds of mold so don't freak out as it's not all toxic.
I posted about this a while back in another thread
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Remove all affected drywall (bleach will kill but is not a long-term solution). If there is any mold in the framing, expose it, clean it, dry it, cover with an oil based or shellac primer. Latex primers are not nearly as effective. Make sure the area is completely dry with no water/moisture before covering.
You can also run a dehumdifier for a few days with a HEPA filter to help remove the spores.
If the moisture is coming from the humidity in the air due to a shower, bath or improperly vented dryer, you NEED more ventilation and air circulation. Stagnant air and moisture are a mold's best friend.
If it's in your vents and duct work, hire a pro.
FYI not all molds are dangerous and not all black molds are dangerous. Cladsporium is pretty benign compared to stachybotrys, and they are both "black mold."
Old thread
I use this stuff to clean mold in repo houses I manage.
Microban
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:29 pm to tigertrueAU
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thinking of with holding
And don't do that. You will regret breaking a part of your contract
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:32 pm to tigertrueAU
Get certified docs saying it's the bad kind. Present the docs to landlord. Give landlord chance to rectify situation. If landlord doesn't rectify then move forward with your plan.
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:38 pm to Mr.Perfect
At least in NYC you can do that if it can be shown the landlord broke warranty of habitability. You can also report them to the city and the landlord be fined, but I doubt they have that in LA 
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Only downside is if he witholds rent and loses in court he could be held liable for breaking the contract.
Eta- what whit said ^^^^^^^
How bad is this mold problem?
. Only downside is if he witholds rent and loses in court he could be held liable for breaking the contract.
Eta- what whit said ^^^^^^^
How bad is this mold problem?
This post was edited on 4/30/15 at 7:40 pm
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:42 pm to tigertrueAU
I rented a house off Violet street a few years ago, it had a leaky roof. Started molding on my third story loft room ceiling pretty bad by spring, similiar to this:
I told the landlord about it, come back form school a few days later to find that it had just been painted over. She says she "fixed" it. I left, never heard from her again.
I told the landlord about it, come back form school a few days later to find that it had just been painted over. She says she "fixed" it. I left, never heard from her again.
This post was edited on 4/30/15 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:47 pm to tigertrueAU
If you sample for mold you will get mold. If you're sick it might be worth speciating.
Where in the apartment is the mold?
Where in the apartment is the mold?
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:49 pm to tigertrueAU
Read your lease contract
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:52 pm to tigertrueAU
You want free legal advice? Gtfo.
Posted on 4/30/15 at 7:53 pm to tigertrueAU
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I'm looking at breaking my lease and moving but want my deposit back. I am also thinking of with holding any further rent payments until he replaces things and cleans it up.
Yeah, good luck with that. Tenants have a very difficult time prevailing over landlords. Landlord has a signed contract. What you have is what you say is mold.
Posted on 4/30/15 at 8:02 pm to LuckySo-n-So
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Tenants have a very difficult time prevailing over landlords.
Renters have more rights than homeowners in some cases
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What you have is what you say is mold.
As a property owner with tenants, mold is not something you want to sweep under the rug if it turns out to be toxic.
OP really needs to start by sending a certified letter stating his concerns. Until then it is his word against the landlords.
Posted on 4/30/15 at 8:13 pm to LuckySo-n-So
The mold is is both bathrooms under the sinks, in the hvac system, and around window frames upstairs and down. This house flooded 2 years ago when hurricane Isaac hit. I wasn't living here then. The landlord says it ONLY flooded 2 feet and he replaced 4 feet of all sheet rock. I talked to the landlord weeks ago after discovering it under the dunks first and then elsewhere. He sent a couple of " handymen " to check it out . They confirmed it was mold and left . The landlord hasn't called , returned calls/texts or sent anyone else out to inspect it. As far as the dumbass who was making fun of me fir seeking "free legal advice " , go frick yourself. My father is an attorney in Texas (we don't exactly have the greatest relationship with him ) and is also looking into matters for us. I've always respected the forum on TD and have found out many things from folks who have experienced things first hand . All I was looking for was " free advice " from those who know what I'm going through. To those of you who actually replied helpful thoughts, thank you . I'm hesitant to with hold any further rent payments but I also want him to know we mean business and NEED this addressed ASAP . My father in law did tell us to contact the st tammany board of health/ health dept and see if they can come out and check things out. Thanks again peeps!
This post was edited on 4/30/15 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 4/30/15 at 8:26 pm to tigertrueAU
Having just taken my property exam two days ago, I can tell you this is a really easy case. Since I am not yet licensed to practice law, it is illegal for me to offer you advice. Also, anyone who actually knows the answer probably isn't going to give you free advice. You clearly have no idea what your rights and obligations are, so go see a lawyer.
Posted on 4/30/15 at 8:27 pm to tigertrueAU
I suspect most AC ducts have mold.
Also many have mold under the sinks from leaking.
Single pane windows with aluminum frames usually condense water and may have some mold.
Also many have mold under the sinks from leaking.
Single pane windows with aluminum frames usually condense water and may have some mold.
Posted on 4/30/15 at 8:42 pm to ItzMe1972
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Having just taken my property exam two days ago, I can tell you this is a really easy case. Since I am not yet licensed to practice law, it is illegal for me to offer you advice. Also, anyone who actually knows the answer probably isn't going to give you free advice. You clearly have no idea what your rights and obligations are, so go see a lawyer.
D I c k h e a d above wins the contest
Posted on 5/1/15 at 12:10 am to tigertrueAU
I apologize if my candor upset you, but you are asking for a free service. The law is a complex endeavor not to be undertaken by a layperson. Before attempting to preform self-surgery, I would hope you would seek a licensed doctor's opinion for a medical problem rather than the O-T's. The analogy runs true regarding the law. TINSTAAFL. 
Just go see a lawyer. They will answer the question in less than five minutes if they have any sort of moral conscience. If you lack to financial means to obtain legal council, try your local legal aid office.
Just go see a lawyer. They will answer the question in less than five minutes if they have any sort of moral conscience. If you lack to financial means to obtain legal council, try your local legal aid office. Posted on 5/1/15 at 5:42 am to CorkSoaker
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Read your lease contract
This
Posted on 5/1/15 at 7:05 am to chongo
If you were trying to go with the "subtle brag but still not really a professional" post, you nailed it
This post was edited on 5/1/15 at 7:06 am
Posted on 5/1/15 at 9:18 am to chongo
How cute? You took an exam! You aren't even a lawyer so please get over yourself.
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