So I have just found black mold in my apartment. Being someone with both asthma and allergies I have to get out of this place immediately. Luckily my lease is already up and I have been going month to month. I am required to give 30 days notice before I leave but with my current health and pollen season around the corner I want to be gone yesterday!
Im drafting up an email to write over to the complex explaining what I have found with pictures and what I would like to have happen to see me out of there. Do you think these conditions are over the top?
1. I want my security deposit back, no questions asked.
2. I want to be excluded from this 30 day rule, I will be leaving the apt in its current state. Carpets are as is and paint I put up is as is.
Some background: Over the last year I have had 4 random but serious respiratory infections. (Pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma attacks.) I would typically wake up unable to breathe. These symptoms never showed after serious cardio ( bike race, gym, etc.)
and prior to living at this place I havent had any major asthma problems in over 20 years. Last summer/fall one of my bathroom walls was beginning to peel paint. I went to maintenance and had them come and inspect my apt. They came inspected both my place and adjacent neighbors. I was told there was no mold and they repainted the bathroom no problem. Being fall I didnt really run the ac unit much but over this winter and spring the air quality in my apt has dropped. I bought a filter and a humidifier per recommendation. No dice. Still getting sick. I asked them to come double check the apt in February, no mold found. Finally last week I requested new air filters and went to double check that they actually installed the filters rather than leaving them at my door. I go to change the filter and notice that the wall behind the AC unit is black from the floor to about waist level. The paint on the ceiling is also pealing and the strips of some sort of adhesive have fallen off of the wall.
I guess I have the answer to my respiratory problems. But Im looking for advice on what to do from this point? Unfortunately I didnt renew my renters insurance this year. Should I before I go to the office to make my claim? I will also probably be going to see a specialist about my lungs in the coming days. Im I really dont want to get in to any kind of arguments or lawsuits I really just want to cut ties and move on to a better place. Im drafting up an email to send over to the office now explaining the situation and what I would like to do? Any other advice you monkeys can give?
Im drafting up an email to write over to the complex explaining what I have found with pictures and what I would like to have happen to see me out of there. Do you think these conditions are over the top?
1. I want my security deposit back, no questions asked.
2. I want to be excluded from this 30 day rule, I will be leaving the apt in its current state. Carpets are as is and paint I put up is as is.
Some background: Over the last year I have had 4 random but serious respiratory infections. (Pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma attacks.) I would typically wake up unable to breathe. These symptoms never showed after serious cardio ( bike race, gym, etc.)
and prior to living at this place I havent had any major asthma problems in over 20 years. Last summer/fall one of my bathroom walls was beginning to peel paint. I went to maintenance and had them come and inspect my apt. They came inspected both my place and adjacent neighbors. I was told there was no mold and they repainted the bathroom no problem. Being fall I didnt really run the ac unit much but over this winter and spring the air quality in my apt has dropped. I bought a filter and a humidifier per recommendation. No dice. Still getting sick. I asked them to come double check the apt in February, no mold found. Finally last week I requested new air filters and went to double check that they actually installed the filters rather than leaving them at my door. I go to change the filter and notice that the wall behind the AC unit is black from the floor to about waist level. The paint on the ceiling is also pealing and the strips of some sort of adhesive have fallen off of the wall.
I guess I have the answer to my respiratory problems. But Im looking for advice on what to do from this point? Unfortunately I didnt renew my renters insurance this year. Should I before I go to the office to make my claim? I will also probably be going to see a specialist about my lungs in the coming days. Im I really dont want to get in to any kind of arguments or lawsuits I really just want to cut ties and move on to a better place. Im drafting up an email to send over to the office now explaining the situation and what I would like to do? Any other advice you monkeys can give?
