[RPPTL LandTen] mold

Thu Mar 15 08:57:13 PDT 2012

Agreed, I concur that to my knowledge there are no specific mold levels that are regulated.  New York has a good set of guidelines for testing and remediation that has been used as a “standard” as far as testing.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/epi/moldrpt1.shtml

Neil

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From: landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Greg Hass
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 10:58 AM
To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee
Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] mold

Thanks Harry and Cary (ode to Cubs fans) for your responses.

Now THAT is most definitely a kick-butt mold addendum - I especially liked the parts that require the tenants to air-dry their dishes, keep their shower curtain in the tub when showering, and to immediately report plant watering overflows in writing!  I can see you’re an experienced “mold game” player – thanks for the help.

Greg

From: landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Harry Heist
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 10:36 AM
To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee'
Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] mold

1. Immediate inspection by a pro you can TRUST. Tell them NOT to speak with the tenant.

2. Remediation if necessary.

3. Use of a tough kick butt Mold Addendum like mine so you can kick out people  who are playing the "mold game".

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From: landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Greg Hass
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 10:27 AM
To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee
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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