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Just over two months ago we bought a house, and went through the usual motions of hiring a home inspector as well as a basement inspector. The home inspector noted in his report that there was water damage due to a leaky roof, but that the roof had been repaired by the owners prior to the current sellers, and that the water damage was now dry. However, he failed to note that there were significant amounts of mold in the insulation and behind the drywall surrounding the water damage.
The listing agent had mentioned to us on a separate account that we could test for mold, but that he was sure we'd find mold and that it was common and nothing to worry about. In addition to the mold where the roof had leaked, there is a closet in the front of our house that had evidence of mold coming through the paint. This was something that the agent and the seller were aware of, but we were again told that it was not such a big deal.
In the condition report that was presented to us, the agent and sellers had noted that they had no knowledge of mold in the house.
The amount of mold that is in our house is extremely high, and has been found on every floor of the house. The cost to rid our house of mold is going to be extensive, and we have suffered significant allergy problems since we moved in.
We have already hired a mold inspector. How do I proceed, and who should be responsible for expenses to correct the problem?
Just over two months ago we bought a house, and went through the usual motions of hiring a home inspector as well as a basement inspector. The home inspector noted in his report that there was water damage due to a leaky roof, but that the roof had been repaired by the owners prior to the current sellers, and that the water damage was now dry. However, he failed to note that there were significant amounts of mold in the insulation and behind the drywall surrounding the water damage.
The listing agent had mentioned to us on a separate account that we could test for mold, but that he was sure we'd find mold and that it was common and nothing to worry about. In addition to the mold where the roof had leaked, there is a closet in the front of our house that had evidence of mold coming through the paint. This was something that the agent and the seller were aware of, but we were again told that it was not such a big deal.
In the condition report that was presented to us, the agent and sellers had noted that they had no knowledge of mold in the house.
The amount of mold that is in our house is extremely high, and has been found on every floor of the house. The cost to rid our house of mold is going to be extensive, and we have suffered significant allergy problems since we moved in.
We have already hired a mold inspector. How do I proceed, and who should be responsible for expenses to correct the problem?