Re: Tenant and Claim for Black Mold - Landlord Forum thread 334186

Re: Tenant and Claim for Black Mold by Mike on April 26, 2015 @23:16

First go see the flooded basement and at least start removing any water. Then arrange for a contractor to dry the place out and remove and replace any drywall if needed.
Most likely it is mildew and not mold.
The tenant just wants you to get up off your tail and get going on this and probably does not want to terminate the lease. He's given you thirty days, that should be more than enough time to complete the job. No need to panic over something that might never occur. You know it was a potential problem that should have been solved beforehand, so get it done right this time.

As it stands now, your in violation of several State Codes which could be very expensive for you if you fail to act.;

Title 66, Chapter 28 § 66-28-304. Maintenance by landlord

§ 1200-1-2-.05 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SAFE AND SANITARY MAINTENANCE OF PARTS OF DWELLING UNITS Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 1200-1-2-.05

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