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The landlord had the mold tested, it supposedly cleared. The HOA have a copy of the documents (no one gave us a copy even when we continuously asked for it). I had my livingroom tested again, with lab reports, for toxic mold (because my housemates had fevers, coughs, and I had asthma). Although it was in the high range, it is considered cleared. Whether it is federally regulated or not, the lease and landlord & tenant handbook and other resources do state that the home is deemed uninhabitable if mold is present (that is destructive to our health. Mold is everywhere, but at a certain level and non-threatening types) or plumbing issues. I personally do not believe the mold case is useful at this moment.
Mold in high amounts can induce asthma. As soon as I used the inhaler I coughed up green mucus. I believe the doctor knows what he/she is talking about. Additionally, I do not have a history of asthma. People may be predisposed or extra sensitive, however, mold can induce asthma.
We only kept emails from the first 2 months conversation (LL avoided any written statements thereafter), photos of the mold and move out date, and medical documents.
The landlord was given ample time to fix the situation (2 months). During which time, he showed signs of compromise (that's why it took 3 months), but in the end he refuted everything.
I do not want to sue. My deposit money is something I consider as compensation for my stupidity. However, I do not want to lose more money if I can help it. The decision to sue first or not was my attempt to remove him as a now and future threat.
For those who tried to post something, but couldn't I'm sorry. I must have accidentally clicked close thread...I just tried to post something earlier, but couldn't. In any case, I'm sorry.
The landlord had the mold tested, it supposedly cleared. The HOA have a copy of the documents (no one gave us a copy even when we continuously asked for it). I had my livingroom tested again, with lab reports, for toxic mold (because my housemates had fevers, coughs, and I had asthma). Although it was in the high range, it is considered cleared. Whether it is federally regulated or not, the lease and landlord & tenant handbook and other resources do state that the home is deemed uninhabitable if mold is present (that is destructive to our health. Mold is everywhere, but at a certain level and non-threatening types) or plumbing issues. I personally do not believe the mold case is useful at this moment.
Mold in high amounts can induce asthma. As soon as I used the inhaler I coughed up green mucus. I believe the doctor knows what he/she is talking about. Additionally, I do not have a history of asthma. People may be predisposed or extra sensitive, however, mold can induce asthma.
We only kept emails from the first 2 months conversation (LL avoided any written statements thereafter), photos of the mold and move out date, and medical documents.
The landlord was given ample time to fix the situation (2 months). During which time, he showed signs of compromise (that's why it took 3 months), but in the end he refuted everything.
I do not want to sue. My deposit money is something I consider as compensation for my stupidity. However, I do not want to lose more money if I can help it. The decision to sue first or not was my attempt to remove him as a now and future threat.
For those who tried to post something, but couldn't I'm sorry. I must have accidentally clicked close thread...I just tried to post something earlier, but couldn't. In any case, I'm sorry.
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) to respond to each and every post they make trying to correct them. Especially when some of them go around and follow each other 'confirming' the incorrect advice.