Now the work for the mold is beginning. Its unbearable right now. There were several sewage backups in my home home subseqeunt to the installation over two years ago. Trust yourself and dont listen to no or your crazy or just drink some water Bs!!! Each time it rained my carpet by the. There was a very small patch of mold found during the reconstruction. Desert State Claims Rise Even Faster I was asked at the time about any enviromental problems in my home. Most people that are sensitized to mold cannot ever go back to the house even after remediation. A couple thins we have pointed out to owner. Still as I write this lengthly letter the problem is getting worse. They said they were in the middle of cleaning the carpets, so they would show me the apartment after signing the lease. Two weeks into The home I had noticed under the kitchen sink that they had a band dated the leak that was there before and placed it with a new piece of wood but didnt take out the old ended up finding out there is a lot of black mold underneath of this then I also noticed a space where there was a dishwasher and when I unscrewed it to see what was behind this wood it was nothing but black mold. BUT you HAVE to have it all in writing people NOT phone calls. We have had numerous health issues since we have lived there but it didnt become a concern to recently. Frigidaire window air conditioners with Styrofoam walls 4 in my home have black mold inside try to clean them with bleach did not work what can I do about this oniy had a year and a half. Due to the fact that I have emphysema, and cross ventilation is a good idea for my condition, I opted for a 2/1 instead. after you left on Sunday. I too have been exposed to Mold in Georgia and I am seeking a doctor for treatment most do not know how. I am currently living in a condo. Although the physician could not state with certainty that the mold came from the apartment, when combined with the history of the illness, his opinion was that the sinus issues were linked to the tenancy. He has now been sentenced to eighteen months in federal prison. The school keeps saying that we are not in dange but mold is visible in every hallway and many classrooms. Matt, were so sorry to read about the mold troubles your mother encountered during what should have been a relaxing stay in Florida. But generally speaking, you may have a legal right to recover the past and future costs of: It has water leaks all over the place and condensation. What should tenant do if there is mold in the apartment? I called ABQ Housing Auth but could not get past a phone menu. I asked him about the shingles sitting in the gutter above my unit and again said that wouldnt cause issues either. If I were you I would contact the board of health where you are. What can i do in this situation? I purchased a BOB O PEDIC mattress 5 years ago. My next appointment he stretched my esophagus he said it was scarred (I do have acid reflux). I work for a state agency. I was recently diagnosed with ms. My bathroom shower is filled with black mold. You'll have to pay taxes on your damages, however, if you have already deducted medical expenses from your injury. They tore down the ceiling in our main office, to repair the problem. Just needs re gluing?? Even right now I swear I can smell it. I worked 12 hours at night and I could not have them there every day coming it everyday to do the same thing over and over. What are my options here? In 2006, a Manhattan Beach, California family received a $22.6 million settlement in a toxic mold case. I think the people I bought the house from covered stuff up. I was also told I would be held liable for the damages resulting from the mold. In California, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is two years from the accident date. We built our home 4 years ago. I just shut the door. My skin feels like it is tingling and itchy sometimes. They all think they know how to deal with mold and most do not know the first thing about it and how it spreads. I have had bad allergy type symptoms and the Ms type symptomz. it. The median amount awarded in auto accident cases was $16,000. Alsina was diagnosed with adult onset asthma and other pulmonary issues, conditions that were attributed to mold exposure by her treating physician. After several water problems were supposedly fixed, I discovered mold in my apartment. Thankfully we did not move in living room furniture as my husband had to work that weekend. In a case in California, tenants settled for . I have been diagnosed with pneumonia 3 times since November. Damages from a physical injury are not taxable in general. I was able to get the door back on tight, and it only dropped because seems to be old and worn out. Hi, We asked again at the end of Feburary and they sent someone to test it and test the air quality. If anyone knows a lawyer not afraid to take on the government and take my workers comp case, please let me know. We were offered an extremely sub par rental in its place. Of course, that company no longer exists. They were very emotional when they were given notice. I got sick first with the flare up of my sarcoidosis for which I had no symptoms since 1999. Important Notes: The judge lowered the jurys award down to $3 million. right now they are only held by 2 dowels? symptoms could be mood swing, bloody noses, and memory loss which seems to be the type of symptoms I am experiencing and I believe my children are experiencing the mood swing Primary claim was asthma of mother and son. In the past six months my family has had many health issues that could possibly be contributed to this situation. Id get mold testing done in here before I move but I cant afford it. I mean do we need to sell too???? It was negative! huntington by the sea sent contractors to our home and both barthrooms had to be redone after the lenght of the leak, the kitchen had large amount of black mold and green dots. As soon as I get the letter from my asthma doc. I am trying to find out all the information I can in regards of suing due to mold. As you can see, the county is upset, and knows they are at fault. I emailed on 3/11/13 and 11/13/13 my concerns Regarding the Black Mold in my home that is airborne since 2009. if anyone knows what to do please make any suggestion. Long story short this mess now involves 3 insurance companies and it is exhausting. Months later he sent a handyman out who found nothing. Im renting a house that has black mold or toxic mold in the home. I am lost with this! I also asked them to re-set my laundry room door, which has fallen off the hinges. In mid Jan I was in our personal double car garage that is directly under our unit and I had smelled a bad odor. Family room, I thought it would be safe so I had some nice furniture and didnt put plastic under it. So far nothing has been done about the bathtub problem, nothing has been done about testing the mold, no one has contacted me from my insurance company, my friend with the rental properties, the apartment management, or Albuquerque Housing Auth. We believe insurance agent was negligent and caused my family to be sick and exposed to mold for over two years. Shame on any landlord that ignores their responsibility to ensure the health & safety of their tenants. According to court documents, the plaintiffs maintained that the premises contained toxic mold and toxic mold spores. Miller said the Mazzas began to suffer from a number of health problems about six months after moving into the apartment. Thank you. We have to put a bucket because it leaks in 4 spots. It cost $443 for the test, non to mention 50 hours of sick leave I had to use from the illnesses along with hundreds of dollars in multiple doctor visits. Filing a lawsuit does have some potential advantages for tenants. We have been drained by these people financially had have had to have all our window and doors open and my small children have been getting sick. Kimberly we seem to have the same problem. I am on a fixed income. We have no other choice but to get my parents moved out as soon as possible and take legal action for this nightmare that this landlord has caused my patents to endure!!! Most toxic mold lawsuits against building owners and landlords aresettled before trial, but those filed againsthomeowner's insuranceproviders typically are resolved at trial. I was given prednisone and an inhaler. And yes I was in the hospital in March 2013 because of this stuff. I just started with earaches. I started getting migraines a year and a half ago for no apparent reason. Im in tears right now writing this and hope that someone anyone will be able to direct me and help me to get my life back and my childrens, girlfriends, and my own belongings back. my 4 month old daughter has been sick since birth, in and out of the drs office. I had to move out of there. It is now doing it again, and I found what I believe is black mold growing behind my toilet. My basement was finished improperly with paneling and plastic behind it. no thanks!! I packed the kids up and went to my mothers house. Ive been living in HUD apartment for over a year now, Ive complained to the apartments numerous of times about the mold. Renters living apartments infested by toxic mold have recourse too. I have reason to believe I have mold in my home. I work from home, as well, so Im in the home 24 hours per day. Scheduled to move soon, so i did not think it was a big deal. Pugliese is not a licensed physician, although the website for the National Treatment Centers claims that "[t]he National Treatment Centers for Environmental Disease is the nations largest medical facility providing medical treatment for mold illness, mold exposure, mycotoxin poisoning, lead poisoning and other environmental exposures." She went to the doctor and was given prednizone and they told her she had bronchitis. My husband & I have helped them as well. My maintenance man recently came to check for leaks in my bathroom. and by there theres another tiny hole in the ceiling. Furthermore, the defense maintained that the IgG was performed as a MAST test, which it stated has been discredited as a valid method. Not to forget they are both disabled. RESOLUTION. Is there any possibility that the property can take responsibility for moving me? This is your life!!! He said he would replace the vanity which had the most damage. It took him over three months to have it fixed and hired someone who wasnt even licensed who did a horrible job and needs replacing again. but we cant live here as we our family keeps getting sick. How in the world do you think thats going to go over in court? Miller noted that he himself had called most of the defenses own witnesses instead of waiting for them be called on directly and then doing a cross-examination. Since the bathroom at tile floor and tile surrounding the tub they didnt do anything but replace drywall and paint. At this point the insurance company dropped the landlord off their policy because of the condition of the roof and the siding was in. My granddaughter and family she has a 5 year old a 2 1/2 year old and is 8 1/2 months pregnant and their house is full of mold and they have told their landlord about it and he has done nothing. The house is over 100 years old. We also went a week without heat right before this all started happening. The third time I had to cancel because of a doctor apt. ." I have pics, air quality test reports, and mold reports from multiple labs. Make it plainly known that you know a great deal about mold and that you are very concerned about future tenants. She is the only breadwinner in the family and is now home on maternity leave. There was a flooding, leaking roof for a while, the bank did do some renovations but they never disclosed that there was a black mold, so what is the best for me to do now? I read your post about the dresser the dresser you keep tyour childrens clothing in. I live in a ranch style 2 bedroom apt. These included "bowel evacuation" by eating "white rice and canned chicken white meat for 3 days" and avoiding all sugar, all gluten grains and all beans. Thank you. Do we have a case to go to an attorney? Ive never been in a situation like this before and dont know what renters rights are in Florida about the issue of mold and chemicals. I tried going to work the next day and started to black out and dropped a 50 lb cutting blade on my leg that ripped through my pants and ripped an 8 inch gash in my shin and was sent home from work again. Ive not worked in over 3 months because I am too sick to get out of bed. I rented mid feb and found out threw previous tenants about the fire. I remember a man coming in after the work was complete and doing a test so it could be signed off on. Should we contact our insurance agent? The landlord brushed us off so I called the property management company to report possible mold and they sent a carpet cleaner which didnt really solve anything. I feel that by covering up the mold problem the manager of the property not only took the chance from me and my family to be informed and seek medical care early enough to stop my now not fixable illness But also put every person in that building and more so that room at risk of ending up like I am now, or worse. The woman proceeded to tell me the hard time they have had with the owner and how nasty she was to them i in return asked if they didnt see that as odd and told them why i thought they were doing this. We were sick for over a year,headaches,nose bleeds,sinus,couldnt sleep.Went to a Dr. and he mentioned mold,when I got home I checked everywhere in our bedroom,and sure enough thats when I found the mold. up to 4 in every where. Been like this for 3 mnths now. Living in apt for about 4-5 months. to provide the best life in the quietest neighborhood for my children. I have missed time from work and spent quite a bit of money on doctors appointments and medications. the issue was fixed and was denied that request. As with many trends, California led the nation when mold personal injury claims became a hot issue for plaintiff's attorneys in the early 2000's. In what appears to be the largest single plaintiff personal injury verdict in 2016, an Essex County Superior Court judge awarded $1.8 million to a music teacher employed by the Milburn Board of Education. It was then purchased and completely remodeled). My house reakes of a moldy sitting water smell. I hired an attorney because after spending months cleaning, painting, laying carpet, etc and being so sick I could barely move the landlord decided unless I found someone to take my place and move into the home he wasnt giving me back my 500.00 deposit. The only reason i have someone else get a hold of you for me is cause I hardly ever hear back from you about things let alone WHY things are happening/done the way they are. Your next step is to be certain your mother follows an anti-fungal protocol immediately. Help please soon. I have a home that used to be great until a roofing company created a nightmare . She has 2 small children with sensitivity to harsh chemicals, She herself is asthmatic, and I am immune deficient. In some instances, services were allegedly provided to "beneficiaries who were deceased well before the dates of service.". Unless you just hate me and are trying to piss me off (let me know)-youve done a wonderful job of that as far as maintenance issues go=/ otherwise your fine. And plenty of pictures too. I think once you have mold in the walls and in between stuff, unless you tear the building down, it still gonna be there. would it even hold? Mold is found just about anywhere there is moisture, a lack of ventilation, and the right temperature. Guy told me theres nothing he can do about that since its filled with ice right now and that that wouldnt cause any issues with water on the inside because the water would just roll off the roof onto the ground. My roommate and I live on the oregon coast. This first paragraph was written on 10/20/14 and emailed to Albuquerque Housing Authority: I think my best bet, which I am afraid the realtor and the landlord are going to do what they can to dismiss my claim and then get an eviction going on me. Two months ago, a panel outside the home that is part of the addition and where the rain runs off of the section where its been leaking, separated from the main home and is black with mold. If your landlord doesnt agree to return your security deposit, then it might be time to escalate the situation. Thank you, for your patience and support in advising me as to the steps that can be taken in this matter legally.I fear for my health after doing a lot of research and had a certified license contractor for mold/mildew to evaluate the problem free of charge a courtesy call seen conditions and advised me that a swab test should be done there is mold/mildew but air quality and further test would show what kind of spours of mold/mildew and AFTERSHOCK would only cause spours to go airborne. I cant read your mind and reminding you all the time is really annoying. I have visible mold on my wooden trim, walls and carpet. The landlord was violated and came to do patchwork. At trial, they asked for $8 million in damages. They assured me they would come out by the end of the next week again. Recommended Reading: How To Remove Mold From Vinyl Seats. One day i saw a dark area in the corner by the patio door on the baseboard pulled back the carpet the ODOR unbearable the tact strip was softer than a sponge and black,padding soaked with black areas/ black areas under the carpet/ black areas around the baseboards. seeing today what happened, I know it had to have happened in that house before when it rained. I have lived here for 3 years now and my wife has asthma. She is a single parent with 3 children. The director told me I had a cold and tried to sweep it under the rug. its cold in there even with the door open and the heat on 78-80 degrees. What can I do? This causing more flood issues and more trouble for my parents to deal with. Right by my couch. That was December.. still till this day, we cleaned & it keeps coming back. 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