Can I get help with black mold?
suggir_bear asked:
At Christmas last year the bank forclosed on my neighbor’s home (two houses down). We had an early thaw and because the pipes had froze they burst. This caused a TON of water damage and this spring mold. Mold everywhere!! It’s growing up and down (and all around I’m sure) the walls. Nothing visible outside yet.
At Christmas last year the bank forclosed on my neighbor’s home (two houses down). We had an early thaw and because the pipes had froze they burst. This caused a TON of water damage and this spring mold. Mold everywhere!! It’s growing up and down (and all around I’m sure) the walls. Nothing visible outside yet.
My concern is that I’m pregnant and have a 14 month old son. I’m worried about our exposure. This mold is dangerous and can go airborn, just a matter of time.
The EPA is no help. I have contacted the Health Department but am getting no where. The realty company that bought the house is selling “as is” and has no plans to get rid of the mold.
With kids playing by the house (it’s a cul-de-sac) what recourse do I have? We have an active home owner’s board – do they have recourse also?
Thanks in advance!
Black Mold Exposure
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I do think that it is very reasonable to contact your HMO. They serve a valuable service and this affects the entire area. I would wonder if the house could be sold with such severe mold damage. The HMO would also consider that this house, if sold, would likely go quite low priced which may or may not affect the general home values there. It is good for you to be alert. I would suggest that until you know more, you not keep your windows open and be sure your air filters are changed often when you use either heat or AC. Hope all goes well for you. It could be that a company could come in and clean it fairly well but it would need to be done professionally for sure. Best wishes.