I've been telling the owner where I live and work that I have black mold, which, the sheetrock behind all the walls, which black has come through the walls, and everytime it rains, which this has been going on for over 6 months, my house is flooded, and the baseboards have just fallen off, ect..covered in black speckled mold, is this black mold or mildew. He says it's mildew, but, this has been going on for such a long time, he hasn't seen it, he's going by what the contractor who has taken over six months to find the leak, and the owner is siding with what the contractor says, and I've gotten repiratory infections twice, stay on antibiotics, and my sinuses/allergies are so bad, which I take meds year round for arn't helping the pain in my face, thus, my dr. doesn't know anything else to do but send me to an ear, nose and throat dr. The owner says, that there is pollen in the air, which I know that, but, take meds for that and my meds arn't working, & can't keep taking antibiotics.
2007-03-27 10:44:26 · 5 answers · asked by Confused 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
I would tell my landlord that I need to get out of the lease because the place is unlivable. They are obligated by law to provide you a healthy place to live. Its an actual law so dont let him rip you off. If he wont let you out of the lease fee free then tell him you are taking him to court. Trust me it will get the problem fixed one way or the other. I had the same problem. I got out of the lease and still got reimbursed for health care!
2007-03-27 14:18:13 · answer #1 · answered by ~Kimberly~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely what Sneaky said. It's mold, but that doesn't mean mildew can't be there too. That sorry piece that's your landlord needs to get his head on straight and fix the place.
That could take a while. Meanwhile, you would be better off finding somewhere else to live.
2007-03-27 18:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds right he probably knows the contractor and he will tell you what the land lord tells him to tell you 6 months hope your'e lookin for a new place.
2007-03-27 17:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you should contact the local Board of Health
and look for a new place to live (landlord will be pis sed at you,sounds like he has a nice racket with the contractor)
ps also contact a lawyer (local chapter of Legal Aid)
as a tennant you DO have rights!!!
2007-03-27 17:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by sneaky41 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
sounds right.
2007-03-27 19:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by chicago cub's bat bunny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋