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Mold Liability Issues For Property Managers

Toxic mold is a large concern for many renters as the dangers of respiratory illnesses and allergies have became a major topic of discussion on news programs and in print articles. The Mayo Clinic has reported that among U.S. patients with chronic sinus illnesses, 95 percent of the cases are a result of exposure to toxic molds.

Landlords are responsible for making sure their rental properties are free from any environmental hazards, which of course includes mold. Landlords must be able to not only spot mold but also to be able to explain in general terms to tenants about the processes necessary to clean it up.

Toxic Mold in Rental Properties

Mold is a hazard that can cause concern for renters also. As a property manager, any mold discovered by tenants in one of your properties can leave you liable. Very few states and even fewer cities have standards concerning mold levels in rental units, however that will not release property managers from being held liable. It is up to the property manager/landlord to maintain fit and habitable housing.

Mold is a fungus that is neither plant nor animal. It can range in color from white to green to black. Mold reproduces by creating spores. These spores travel through the air and are carried into properties by wind, on our clothing and even on our pets. If the spores land on an area that has both moisture and an organic food source (paper, wood, cotton, etc.) it could develop into a mold colony. Some toxic varieties release compounds know as mycotoxins, which can cause even further illnesses in humans.

How Could You Avoid Any Mold Issues?

The obvious answer is to know if a problem exists before your tenants take possession of the property. Instant Mold Pros would like to establish a long-time working relationship with area property managers in an effort to reduce the risk of toxic mold liability issues. Our test results are instantaneous and can be reviewed by you in real-time. Our goal is to help you discover and/or successfully remediate any mold problems before they cause you a more costly liability issue. After testing demonstrates that your particulate property is “mold-free”, a Certificate of Clearance will be provided to you that you can then show to your potential tenants.

Mold Liability Issues for Home Builders

Home builders and contractors may be responsible for a number of construction defects, but by far one ofthe most dangerous and costly could be liability issues for toxic mold. Toxic mold is a large concern for many homeowners as the dangers of respiratory illnesses and allergies have became a major topic of discussion on news programs and in print articles. The Mayo Clinic has reported that among U.S. patients with chronic sinus illnesses, 95 percent of the cases are a result of exposure to toxic molds.

Mold In New Home Construction

Although mold is not considered to be a construction defect, when it is the result of faulty construction it becomes a major liability issue. Slow plumbing leaks and mistakes in roofing construction are two common issues that can lead to mold contamination. If structural materials are exposed to excess moisture through rain events or periods of higher than normal humidity, they could provide the moisture that mold requires to start
developing and growing. If a construction defect is identified, the builder or contractor may be held liable for remediation costs, reconstruction costs, and/or medical bills for clients that became ill as a direct result of the defect.

The Dangers of Mold & Mold Exposure

Mold is an organism that is neither plant nor animal. Mold can range in color from white to green to black. It reproduces by creating spores that can travel through the air and are carried into buildings by wind, on clothing, or it can already be present on the building materials you are using. If the spores land on an area that has both moisture and an organic food source like paper, wood, cotton, etc.) it could develop into a mold
colony. Some toxic varieties release compounds know as mycotoxins, which can cause even further illnesses in humans and pets. Can you imagine being sued, not because a client’s family member got sick, but because the mold affected the family pet?

How Could You Avoid Any Mold Issues?

The obvious answer to avoid any liability issues is to know if a problem exists before your clients move into their home. At Instant Mold Pros, we would like to establish a long-time working relationship with homebuilders in our service areas in an effort to reduce the risk of toxic mold liability issues. Our test results are instantaneous and can be viewed by you in real-time. Our goal is to help you discover and successfully remediate any mold
problem before it causes you a more costly liability issue. After our testing, if the home is demonstrated to be “mold-free”, a Certificate of Clearance will be provided that you can give to your homebuyers at closing. If our testing does find a mold problem, we are nationally certified mold remediation experts and can remove the mold before it causes any further harm.

Protecting The Most Vulnerable

When it comes to adverse health caused by mold, the fact is that young children and the elderly are the most susceptible. As a result, regular mold inspection and testing is an important step in helping to ensure the health of the occupants. By being proactive, owners of daycare and assisted living facilities can identify potential sources of respiratory problems before it becomes an issue!

Healthy Building Checkup Discount Program

Instant Mold Pros offers a Healthy Building Checkup Discount Program specifically designed for those who understand the importance of indoor air quality. This program is designed to give customers a 20% discount on an annual checkup, discounts on other service calls, as well as priority emergency service if needed. Visit our “Healthy Building Checkup” page to learn more

The Importance Of Indoor Air Quality

When we talk about indoor air quality we are referring to the cleanliness, or amount of contaminant or pollutants, present in the air you regularly breathe. According to an EPA report, Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, either at home, at school, or in their work environment. And the very people who are most susceptible to the adverse effects of pollution, the very young, the seniors, and the immune deficient, spend even more time indoors.

Sick Building Syndrome

Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a name for a condition that’s thought to be caused by being in a building or other type of enclosed space. It’s attributed to poor indoor air quality and cccording to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, poor indoor air quality can be found in roughly 30 percent of new and remodeled buildings.

Possible symptoms of SBS may include throat, irritation, difficulty breathing, runny nose, allergy like symptons (such as sneezing), dry or itchy skin rashes and fatigue just to name a few. In addition, if occupants already have allergies or a respiratory illness, the symptoms may become more severe!

Healthy Staff = More Productivity

It’s no secret that when employees and business staff are healthy, productivity is higher. Whether it’s measured in fewer sicks days taken or more energy to complete tasks, study after study shows what business owners already know…a health staff is a more productive staff!

Healthy Building Checkup Discount Program

Instant Mold Pros offers a Healthy Building Checkup Discount Program specifically designed for those who understand the importance of indoor air quality. This program is designed to give customers a 20% discount on an annual checkup, discounts on other service calls, as well as priority emergency service if needed. Visit our “Healthy Building Checkup” page to learn more