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To: Restorer
This is a hot issue in the housing industry for sure. I am a member of the California Apartment Association and they have been battling on behalf of property owners with the Legislature to contain the issue.

One of the problems that owners are facing is savy tenants, looking to cash in on toxic mold, exagerate health problems and bring cases to court. Even though they may not win a case, it can be very expensive for property owners who have to pay for legal defense. And of course there is no lack of personal injury lawyers who take cases on consignment and then try to settle (extort) out of court.

I have all tenants read and sign a Mold Addendum that explains who is responsible in what situations for mold problems. It is basically a legal shield for owners but there are always exceptions to the rule when a determined (greedy) tenant decides to make an issue out of it because they are tired of paying rent and are looking for a down payment on a home.

51 posted on 11/29/2002 3:48:25 PM PST by slimer
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To: slimer
I'm sure you will also agree that there are greedy, reckless apartment owners who ignore ongoing moisture intrusion for months and years because they don't want to pay what it costs to fix the problem. Instead they "cover it up" with caulk and paint, and hope it will go away, which, of course, it doesn't. This course of action can create genuine health risks for unwitting tenants.

I suspect there's just about as high a percentage of greedy landlords as there is of greedy tenants.
55 posted on 11/29/2002 3:52:57 PM PST by Restorer
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