I have notified our landlord that we have a mold problem, along with a list of other broken or missing things in the house (i.e. keys to the garage door, holes in the corners by the bathtub). The house has been on the market since October (which was before our lease was up in January), and we recieved no written notice the house would be shown. Since then, not only has the real estate agent entered our house multiple times without our permission, but does not notify me and one other roommate when she may be by. Back to the mold problem, when I informed the landlord in a written letter, his suggestion was I move out as soon as possible. What legal actions can I take, and can he sell the house without addressing the mold issue?
2007-01-05
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Solorya
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This is really a 2 part question. I will skip the 1st part about it being shown that would be 3 part question, but that is not the serious issues here. Part 1 Yes u have the right to have the EPA come to ur home, they will test for the mold etc. The EPA is the evirormental protection agency, the landlord should have to pay, but if thats a big problem, I say contact them and have this done, if it is found to be a health danger of any kind, get a lawyer asap and file a suit! Now part 2 of question a homeowner cannot sell a home, without disclosing any problems they r aware of, this would cause ur landlord another law suit. Believe me get the epa involved and then go from there, do u know some homes with mold have had to be torn down. Some forms of mold cannot be removed well and r a serious health risk. I hope u follow thru. and once u find out for sure this is a bad mold issue, with documentation not only sue, but let any potentional buyers and realators know. This is not slander, slander is when u lie to cause someone problems or hardships, but the truth is just that the truth! Good Luck! Happy New Year!!! And it may be a prosperous one. 1 more thing when u have this done & it shows bad mold besides filing suit get a new place to live asap!! Keep all your documentation for court and take photos of molded areas u see.
2007-01-06 05:44:56
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answered by bodacious baby 7
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As far as the mold problem goes, they are obligated to do something about that... they can not just tell you to "move out." You should probably consult an attorney, or legal real estate hotline to see what your options are. I know that if you're lease is up, they still have to give you a 30 day move out notice (unless the lease states otherwise.) Sounds like they just want you out of there, and you should fight them....especially if you get sick from the mold. He can sell the house with mold...he just has to disclose it to the new buyer and will get a lot less than market value. My boss actually bought a mold infested house for about half the price it should've been. To my knowledge for showings...they are required to give you notice before entering your home. A landlord can only enter w/o your consent for emergency reasons...and this certainly is not an emergency. And even if they do, they're required by law to leave you a note on the inside of the door saying that they entered. You should read over your lease carefully about showings because leases can vary on these issues. Property management/rentals is a tough business... i'm sure that tenants can probably find a way to sue landlords but most don't bother. Sounds like you've got a negligant landlord on your hands that is more interested in just getting the property off his hands. If you have any questions send me an e-mail. I've been in this business and i know someone that can help you, if i can't .
2007-01-06 13:52:24
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answered by jh361 5
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He can absolutely sell the house in any condition! It will just affect the price he will get for it. Right now in the south Louisiana area we are selling houses completely gutted. Usually a standard lease gives the property manager or the owner the right to enter the property during normal business hours (9-5). You would have to check your lease. Is your lease is up this month "January 07"? If that is the case, your lessor can just not renew your lease and force you to leave. I would suggest you give him proper notice, take picures of the condition you left the property in when you leave and find another place. Your landlord has a specific amount of time depending on which state you live in to give you a break down of what he keeps from your deposit. If he violates that rule, nail him in court for double indemity. Use the following link to check the law in your state.
Good luck,
Michael
2007-01-05 12:08:24
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answered by Bestbank Real Estate 3
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that's a extreme well being possibility and you will possibly desire to tutor your case by entering right into a secure place without mildew situation on your loved ones first, then pursuing for previous lease, etc. Your lungs initiate failing, diahrrea gadgets in and allergies and drugs are infinite. Noone can or will do something yet you. once you're at a well being possibility this extreme, the lanlord is hoping you will sicken lots you will not have the potential to persue this legally. So earlier all your power is long gone, get out now.
2016-12-16 03:12:27
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answered by boulger 4
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Yes, it was done to me by a man who was supposed such a good honest person..I am deathly sick from mold exposure and cant for some reason get any medical help.The A.H. who sold me the moldy dump s fat and happy knowing I can.t do any thing to him. He doesn't caer that he my be causing my death.,,The government takes care of the wealthy, the poor are on their own. There are no good honest men who won't sell you a moldy house, the want to get rid of it and don't care if they kill you in the process.
2014-07-10 18:21:47
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answered by russell 1
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he wants you to move right away so when he does sell, you wont say anything. and yes, he can sell the house in any condition. if there is a problem with mold though, he had better disclose it on the realty documents he has to fill out or he can be sued if it is proved he knew and did not disclose.
2007-01-05 11:46:08
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answered by george 2 6
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