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Is Toxic Home Mold Really That Big Of A Problem? - Medical Issues
I guess we need to define what a problem actually is, before we can answer this question. If you look at a problem as something that will cost you a lot of money or create safety problems for your family, you're at the right spot. If you look at a problem as something that needs to be solved by someone other than yourself, you can stop reading right here.
Toxic home mold is a really big problem, but in most cases, it's not going to be a life-threatening one. However, if you have allergies or other health related issues and you can't be around mold, this could be a completely different situation. Mold could be creating big health problems for these people.
Mold in your home shouldn't be taken lightly and should be cleaned up constantly. If you have a problem where mold continues to keep growing, there's a good chance that you have a problem with your home or building that needs to be repaired. Mold is only going to keep growing as long as there is plenty of moisture. Get rid of the moisture and there's a good chance that you will get rid of the mold.
What other types of damage can mold do, besides creating health problems for people? Mold can and will damage your home, if the situation isn't fixed as soon as possible. I have seen mold and fungus destroy structural framing components in floors, walls and roofs.
Once this starts to happen, your home might not be safe to live in. If you're worried about mold in your home, you could always do a Mold Test. These tests usually cost under $20 and it could be money well spent, especially if you have health problems.
By Greg Vanden Berge - Greg Vanden Berge has been a licensed General Building Contractor in the state of California for over 25 years. He's been involved with large projects, involving hundreds of workers and even worked on plent...
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How can you tell if there's mold growing under the carpet?
Last week, I had a spill in my house that I was unaware of. (Leaking humidfier on the floor.) I have no idea how long the water was sitting on the carpet, but it was at least 8 hours. As soon as I discovered it, I dried it as best I could with towels and then sat on the floor pointing a space heater at the wet spot for about an hour. And then I left a fan pointed at it for the next day or so and all the windows open for the next 2 days.
Now, the carpet smells funny. It doesn't smell when you walk into the room, but if you bend down and smell it, it definitely has a strange smell, but I don't know what exactly mold smells like. I have no idea how to know if theres mold growing underneath. I live in an apartment that I rent, and I don't want to pay to have the carpets replaced or torn up uncessarily. Is there any sort of mold-testing kit available for purchase? Or does anybody have any tips on knowing if its mold without looking under the carpet? The size of the wet spot was approx. 1 foot. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Can I sue my landlord for mold in our home?
We lived in this house for 4 months and within that 4 months I had to take my 2 1/2 year old to the er for breathing/asthma problems at least 7 times and never had this problem before. We could smell a musty smell in the bathroom that was continually getting worse. The previous tenants then informed me that the bathroom flooded from a busted pipe in the wall(the wall that separates my sons room from the bathroom). This pipe busted due to the foundation of the house cracking. They fixed the pipe but never replaced the wood or sheet rock, they just painted over it. I then performed a mold test for the air in the home....the results were sickening. I then informed my landlord of the situation and we came to the conclusion of us moving out due to the health concerns. She then had a for rent sign in the yard two days later and I told her that I highly suggest she fix the issue and she said she didn't need to because not many people have problems with mold. So I am wondering if I am able to sue and if so what different expenses am I able to sue for. And if it makes a difference in the law of mold I live in Florida. Thank you in advance your responses.
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What is my next move?
I told my landlord that he needs to fix the leak in the ceiling and he hasn't. He told me to wait till spring. Now there is black sludge dripping from the ceiling in the livingroom and I just got a black mold test kit and it said to wait 48 hours for results. Well its been less then 24 hours and there is already mold on the petrie dish. The test is positive and now i don't know what to do. Should I not pay rent and go to court and show the judge the evidence of neglect or should I just move out and not pay at all? I have the rent but why should I give this man money for this hell hole?
No lease. Its month to month...
I am not looking to not pay rent. I want ir fixed I have asked him for the repairs. I have been denied and By the way its black mold and yes it is dangerous to people and pets. I want the repairs done. nothing more. He is paid up till this month but why should I give him money for being a complete slice of shit? I don't intend to rip anyone off but that is what he is doing to me.
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