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Grasswire2

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4. yeah but that's not my responsibility as the tenant.

Reply to Pachamama (Reply #1)

Wed Oct 16, 2019, 12:14 AM

Oct 2019

The landlord looked at it and said it isn't damp. (Although there is evidence of water damage)

Any cost and responsibility is on him. And there are legal implications in rental law.

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How would I know if something that looks like it might be mold IS mold? [View all] Grasswire2 Oct 2019 OP

Have it tested... Pachamama Oct 2019 #1

yeah but that's not my responsibility as the tenant. Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #4

He isn't required to do it and if you don't pay to have it tested and then file a complaint, then Pachamama Oct 2019 #9

the law in this state regarding mold in a rental is pretty clear. nt Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #13

But you have to prove it n/t Pachamama Oct 2019 #14

Sounds like... Newest Reality Oct 2019 #2

That's an idea. Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #5

Woah! Newest Reality Oct 2019 #6

Oh... Newest Reality Oct 2019 #7

yes, the landlord has a time restriction in which to respond and repair, by law, once notified. Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #8

bleach Kali Oct 2019 #3

In our emergency community training we learned mahina Oct 2019 #10

geez, that's a weird reaction Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #11

Ok sorry just took a few minutes to try to be helpful. mahina Oct 2019 #12

baseboard blues ,you seem to be on a mold thing. Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2019 #15

oh cool Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #16