Re: Mold Issues - Landlord Forum thread

Re: Mold Issues by Betty L on July 4, 2012 @09:53

North Carolina landlord-tenant law requires that all landlords provide premises fit for human habitation. A landlord’s failure to provide a mold free residence may be considered a breach of its duties under the North Carolina Residential Rental Agreements Act. If tenant becomes sick from exposure to mold, the tenant can state a claim for personal injury damages including: medical expenses, lost wages, temporary or permanent disability, and pain and suffering. The tenant may also have a valid claim for rent abatement (which allows recovery of some previously paid rent) and possibly even unfair and deceptive trade practices (which, if proven, entitles a claimant to triple his or her actual damages).

So quit guessing about the tenants motives and find out what the cause is and address it. This could cost you more in the long run if you don't check out any possiblities of moisture entering the rental. If moisture is the problem, fix it, if tenants action is the cause, require corection. Just don't sit there and let it get worst, its your property thats at risk.

[ Reply ] [ Return to forum ]