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 foundbased upon a comptent subClinical Investigation® and the appropriate investigative protocol.
#1
TIP - VERY IMPORTANT - WE SEE MANY INCOMPETENT INSPECTION
REPORTS PURPORTING TO HAVE MOLD CONDITIONS THAT PROMPT LAWSUITS
OR EXPENISIVE REPAIRS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY. DO NOT USE
SERVICE OR REPAIR CONTRACTORS THAT DO INSPECTIONS SUCH ARE
RARELY OF ANY VALUE.
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 and the courts. A simple mold
sample and inspection just does not meet the legal burden.
Avoid mold inspection quackery that have no legal, forensic
or medical standing and obtain a highly qualified investigation. |
LANDLORD TIPS |
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RENTER TIPS
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Inspect
your rental before showing the property by non-remedation NJIE
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 knowingly rent a
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.
*Read
or Download the free "New
Jersey Truth in Renting Guide"
from the NJ Department of Community Affairs
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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 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 if coughing 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
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ATTORNEYS-WE
ARE EXPERIENCED IN LITIGATION SUPPORT FOR SUCH CASES- WE UNDERSTAND THE EVIDETRY BURDENS-FREE CONSULTATIONS
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LANDLORD
LANDLORD GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME-LANDLORDS ARE LOSING
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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 clinical/medical specialist must be consulted.
In
all cases if you find a mold shortly after you occupy
the property you must IMMEDIATELY have it
professionally inspected. 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 health condtion or recently diagnosied by your medical doctor or 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. CALL
973-726-9559 FOR FREE MOLD CONSULTATION
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OUR CERTIFIED INVESTIGATORS AND EXPERIENCED MEDICAL
MYCOLOGISTS ELIMINATE THE LEGAL PITFALLS AND LIABILITIES
ASSOCIATED WITH RENTAL PROPERTY. CALL FOR A FREE CONFIDENTIAL
CONSULTATION. WE HAVE A CERTIFIED LEGAL COUNSEL TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.
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