Lava = fire?You're right, after Vesivius erupted Pompei was virtually mold free...
Lava = fire?You're right, after Vesivius erupted Pompei was virtually mold free...
Mold problems were at an all time low in Dresden and Tokyo in 1945You're right, after Vesivius erupted Pompei was virtually mold free...
Or do all the right things, (pay the rent on time, document everything, etc) move out, then sue the fvcker for the deposit AND every dime paid in rent while you were there.Do what H8R suggests if you want to go the responsible route.
If you want to have some fun with your slumlord, pay the rent by pasting the entire amount in single one dollar bills to the walls.
Really though, in my state a landlord must by law notify the tenant of which financial institution his/her deposit is being held. If he does not, this a pretty good indication that the land lord has no intention of refunding said deposit. Bottom line, put your health first (no one else will), fvck'em on the last months rent and walk away. But if you do that, make sure you have documentation and proof that there was a health risk. Chances are he won't go after you if he has your deposit. Just don't trash the place when you leave.
I agree, your way is the legal way to go about it. However, if you sued him and won a judgement in your favor, it still doesn't mean the land lord would ever pay it. Then you're out court costs and time away from work. Sometimes down and dirty is the quickest way out.Or do all the right things, (pay the rent on time, document everything, etc) move out, then sue the fvcker for the deposit AND every dime paid in rent while you were there.
Mold test kit is next just to be sure. The complex manager and I are having a chat tomorrow.
Pictures of my fun.
exactly why i was wondering if now is a good time to just buy renters insurance just to protect myself before going forward with this.Yup it's mold. Mold is in every house. It's in every new house. It's on almost every piece of lumber that is used to frame a NEW house. Let me repeat, it's in every house. Get the idea.
Should you be freaking out, probably not. Should you get it checked, sure. Should you go ape sh*t on your landlord, no. Why, well you first need to give them the chance to fix the problem. Your mold could be a month old or 5 years old. It certainly looks like it came from those pipes. Also, (to be devils advocate) there's a very good chance there is a clause in your lease holding you responsible for mitigating things that lead to mold and or alerting the landlord to moisture issues. It'd really suck if the landlord flopped this back on you and held you responsible for damages. He just might out of spite if you come flying at him.
I dont ever go in this room and there was a bike box in front of those pipes for the longest time (thought you would have to move that box to change the air filter). Regarding the water damage, I actually called them last fall to inspect my apartment for leaks and mold when my bathroom paint started to peel. As you can see their search was thorough.Why didn't you report the water damage sooner?
Looking at these pics again, you may want to get a county building inpector in there to look at the whole place.
Like who here hasn't eaten bread moldier then that...Tell me you didn't buy a kit to determine if this was mold? What else was it gonna be? Potting soil magically splattered on the walls?
There has to be a lab where you're sending these to get them ID'd, right?
Like who here hasn't eaten bread moldier then that...
I've eaten women moldier than that...Like who here hasn't eaten bread moldier then that...
Can't gargle Vagasil now can you? Even heated up and melted into chocolate sauce you still tend to gag on it...I've eaten women moldier than that...
Yes. For $40 I can now send this sample into a lab to be identified.Tell me you didn't buy a kit to determine if this was mold? What else was it gonna be? Potting soil magically splattered on the walls?
There has to be a lab where you're sending these to get them ID'd, right?
What a waste of alcohol. I know this mold has and std.Get the mold drunk and make a move on it. You'll either get some, or it'll get creeped out and move somewhere else. Win/win.
i would recommend this:Wow what a complete waste of my time. The inspector claims there are no elevated levels of moisture within the apartment and that "the levels of mold detected are the normal amount humans are supposed to breathe." WTF. There is a normal amount?
The guy is writing up a report and going to send it to the rental office for reference. None of his results or findings could be discussed in front of me. The manager and the inspector went outside to discuss immediately after the test were done.
They are going to spray some chemicals on the mold spores themselves and clean my ventilation system out since I am concerned. I guess that will make this place safe enough for enough time for me to move out.
Yes. For $40 I can now send this sample into a lab to be identified.
I own 2 commercial properties that I lease - my non-aggressive advice is this:
Call the rental office and very calmly/politely/professionally set up a meeting with the property manager (or at least someone in charge). Very kindly explain that you have been a great tenant (unless you haven't) but have been experiencing respiratory problems as of recent.
Let them know that you understand that mold happens and that they didn't do anything wrong since it was within the maximum limit (or whatever bs they told you), however you are just more sensitive to it than most people. Then very kindly/professionally just straight out ask if you can break your lease with no penalty or if you can move to a different unit/property.
If you develop a good rapport with the property manager and put it in those terms, they would be silly not to let you off the hook. Only after that fails would I send the mold sample off and contact an attorney. But in the end you would only lose your security deposit. Remember you have the upper hand here, not them.
I would like to agree with you, but for me the air is noticeably harsher when the AC unit is on or I go in that closet. I also know my asthma and respiratory system pretty well. 2 asthma attacks, bronchitis and pneumonia all within 12 months out of the blue, my last cold was a month ago, the sore throat and body ache symptoms lasted about 2 days, but the coughing stayed with me for about 3 weeks. FWIW my last asthma attack was about 20 years ago. Even with years of DH racing and pollen seasons behind me.Personally,
I think the likelihood that this mold is even causing your respiratory issues is pretty low.