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[KittyLouSoutenu]

On 4/8/2015 Ford1224 said:

On 4/8/2015 KittyLouSoutenu said:

You're going to need energy to either move or fight to get things fixed.

I'm sorry you have to deal with it.

One thing I have always been, Kitty, is a fighter. We will (cannot) live here with mold. This will be fixed, one way or another.

What a letdown.

I have always thought you were a tough cookie, Ford

And I don't think YOU should have to pay to correct this problem.

[tansy]

There's a consumer protection reporter at one of Seattle's TV stations. The slogan is ""let's call Jesse."" I'd try someone like that if management doesn't fix the mold.

[KittyLouSoutenu]

On 4/8/2015 tansy said:

There's a consumer protection reporter at one of Seattle's TV stations. The slogan is ""let's call Jesse."" I'd try someone like that if management doesn't fix the mold.

I wonder if this is anything like the guy who used to call our office and offer his services for ""slow or no pay clients"".

He called himself ""Big Jim"".

[LilacTree]

On 4/8/2015 tansy said:

There's a consumer protection reporter at one of Seattle's TV stations. The slogan is "let's call Jesse." I'd try someone like that if management doesn't fix the mold.

Yes, we have one in Philly . . . in fact all three networks ABC, CBS, and NBC have local news consumer divisions. I want to give them time to realize I am not going to back away from this. I don't think they can legally kick us out.

Another maintenance guy just came to the door. He also was carrying a caulker. However, my daughter is still asleep and he said he would come back later this afternoon. All he said was "I understand you are having a problem in the bathrooms?" He did not use the word "mold," so I already see I have a fight on my hands.

[LilacTree]

On 4/8/2015 KittyLouSoutenu said:

On 4/8/2015 Ford1224 said:

On 4/8/2015 KittyLouSoutenu said:

You're going to need energy to either move or fight to get things fixed.

I'm sorry you have to deal with it.

One thing I have always been, Kitty, is a fighter. We will (cannot) live here with mold. This will be fixed, one way or another.

What a letdown.

I have always thought you were a tough cookie, Ford

And I don't think YOU should have to pay to correct this problem.

I didn't want it to start out like this. I had a very good relationship with my prior landlord.

Obviously, they have been getting away with this for a very long time.

[Shorty2U]

Wow that's not good. I hope they take responsibility and fix it. Mold is horrible and makes people very sick. (I know because my husband has bad asthma). Good luck to you and I am sorry for what you are going through in your new place.

[Deb1010again]

(((Ford))), I'm so sorry about this. You do have a GREAT attitude about it and I have no doubt you will get it fixed. It may be difficult, but difficult is your middle name. They haven't created a situation you can't address and reconcile. Your daughter needs you. Thank G-d she has you.

[LilacTree]

On 4/8/2015 TaxyLady said:

I am sorry to here this. Can you contact the State and have them come down? If you live near our seashore then mold is a problem. It is caused by dampness and is worse in the bathroom if not properly ventilated. Some of it is harmless. Not all mold is bad. When the state came to investigate at my job, they found some bad mold in another building but not bad mold in my office. Good luck to you in fixing this problem.

If they refuse to fix it other than caulking, I will call in a third party contractor. If they detect it as "harmless," I will let it be caulked and drop it . . . however, I doubt it is harmless.

[LilacTree]

On 4/8/2015 Deb1010again said:

(((Ford))), I'm so sorry about this. You do have a GREAT attitude about it and I have no doubt you will get it fixed. It may be difficult, but difficult is your middle name. They haven't created a situation you can't address and reconcile. Your daughter needs you. Thank G-d she has you.

Whew, you can say that again, Deb.

[goodstuff]

Black mold is a legitimate and potentially serious health issue. If I were you I'd contact consumer advocates at your local TV/radio stations and/or newspaper for help. I'd also contact your Health Department. If necessary, call an attorney.

You can check on local renter/landlord laws, but often if renters have reported hazardous conditions to the landlord (in writing!) with no response or action to remediate, renters can bring in contractors to repair problems and bill the landlord for the cost. Probably best to have an attorney's or health department official backing you up or leading the charge.