[RPPTL LandTen] mold

[Cary Sabol]

Greg,

To my knowledge there are no specific regulations or statutes governing mold issues in a landlord/tenant situation.  I belive any alleged injuries from mold would therefore, fall under tort law.  However, this is South Florida and it is damp and humid and there are many types of mold and mildew.  Not all of them are toxic or cause health problems.  I would suggest the LL have testing done to show whether or not it is toxic mold and if necessary take steps to remediate it.

Cary 
Law Offices of Cary P. Sabol
P.O. Box 15981 | West Palm Beach | Florida | 33416 
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 From: Greg Hass <GregH at floridarealtors.org>
To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee <landten at lists.flabarrpptl.org> 
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 10:27 AM
Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] mold
  

 
Greetings, 
  
Is anyone aware of any specific building/housing/health code that makes it a violation to have mold in a dwelling?  I’ve yet to find anything other than just mere guidance on how to eliminate mold such as the DOH site here:  http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/community/indoor-air/mold.htm#WhatCantheCountyHealthDepartmentsDo 
  
When a T complains that they are allegedly suffering from a breathing disorder allegedly caused by alleged mold, what’s the best strategy for LL to take in response where LL believes T is just trying to scam them?   
  
Thanks, 
Greg 
  
  
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