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Home inspection for roof or basement water leaks that cause mold.

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Toxic or allegenic mold or mildew in a rental property poses health hazards and must be cleaned

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INSPECTION FOR TOXIC MOLD AND RELATED INDOOR AIR QUALITY

TIPS FOR LANDLORDS AND RENTERS BEFORE OCCUPANCY 
Prevent tenant claims for mold damage to property including clothing, furniture, books, and other household  items. Protect against tenant mold health injury and disease claims  by inspecting immediately with full documentation. Obtain  a professional study, analysis, and recommendation for repair, mold removal for full remediation and  abatement of any potentially toxic mold if so found.
#1 TIP  Have your suspect MOLD professionally Sampled and Quantified that meets legal standards if  your inspection does not met the required legal standard it will be disregarded by property owner's attorneys.

LANDLORD TIPS

             RENTER  TIPS                   

  • Inspect your rental  before showing the property
  • Keep unoccupied rental heated, ventilated and dry
  • Check attic, basement, crawl space, closets, bathrooms, and kitchen where mold is most often found.
  • Have all mold removed or cleaned before showing the property to limit exposure to persons entering property.
  • Do not cover-up mold with paint, wallpaper or by other methods.
  • Concealed mold may result in added punitive legal and other damage awards along with full compensation for remediation and repairs.
  • Obtain a certification of a mold free habitation
  • File a property insurance claim for water/mold damage.
  • Document the mold damage.
  • A mold damaged home is covered under most home owners insurance plans
  • Document the remediation, abatement and associated repairs.
  • Obtain a certified legal report from the mold inspector. 
  • Do not rent mold infested property to tenants - considerable liability may result
  • Include in the rental agreement that it is the duty of the renter to notify of any water leaks or damage that may result in mold growth.
  • It is a violation of health and building code to rent  health impairing property.
  • Note: Nearly ALL rental property falls under the jurisdiction of the Uniform Commercial Code. Local municipal court has authority to address and remedy complaints.

     

     

     

     

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  • Before renting-look for mold in all areas of the property
  • Spend a few minuets in all areas of the house to detect mold odor or visual presence.
  • Leave any property when mold is present either odor or visual.
  • Have the property inspected for mold and fully document the findings.
  • Ask the landlord to pay for a mold inspection 
  • If mold is found and removed have follow up certified mold inspection
  • Do not rent mold infested property until remediation (removing mold and eliminating source of water) and cleaning
  • Once rented it is the duty and responsibility of tenant to notify and advise landlord of any suspected mold growth or water leaks immediately in WRITING
  • Review the New Jersey Tenant's Rights Information page. 

    RENTAL AGENT TIPS

    Rental agent  personnel are there first and are most likely to be exposed to mold before their buyers. Be cautious- If you see or smell mold:

  • Get out immediately or wear mold gas/particle mask 
  • Notify the landlord and require a mold inspection and test.
  • People living with mold often do not know it and may have no or minimal allergic response. Do not rely on their comments
  • Agents can be just as liable for mold injury in their representation of a property as being  habitable.

    BUYER OR SELLER SEE OUR SPECIAL TIPS

     

    • WHAT TO DO AFTER OCCUPANCY AND MOLD PROBLEMS ARE DISCOVERED

    Estimates are as high as 10% of all properties have a mold associated problem. Most often mold is innocently overlooked, ignored or just not identified even during the course of a general home inspection. A Fungal Mold Mycologist   must be consulted.

    In all cases if you find a mold shortly after you occupy the property you must IMMEDIATELY have it professionally inspected by a certified inspector and mycologist. The inspector will document the damage and presence of the mold infestation for you and your landlord.  BUT  this must be done immediately - the longer you wait the more the liability  transfers to you - the new tenant.

    IF you have a health concern or newly acquired reaction that you believe may be associated with a mold presence see your physician immediately. Note in most cases reactions will cease once away from the causative factor.

    IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE ACQUIRED A MOLD RELATED INJURY, DISEASE OR AILMENT HAVE THE RENTAL INSPECTED BY OUR SPECIALISTS FOR SAMPLING TO BE FORWARDED TO YOUR MEDICAL DOCTOR FOR CONSIDERATION AND OR ATTORNEY FOR ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY ARISE.   NOTE: THIS MUST BE DONE IMMEDIATELY TO PRESERVE YOUR CLAIM IF YOU ARE SEEKING COMPENSATION MEDICALLY OR FOR MOLD PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

     

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