Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Important Information for Renters and Landlords about Mold (California)

As a mold inspection company we receive many calls from landlords and renters about suspected mold growth and what to do. And many times a lack of understanding and the legal rights can end up in disputes.

Below you will find a link to the California Department of Consumer Affairs web page detailing issues and problems that can arise in the landlord-tenant relationship. The page also describes landlord’s responsibility for repairs, tenant’s responsibility for repair and conditions that make a rental unit legally uninhabitable.

http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/problems.shtml

California Department of Consumer Affairs
http://www.dca.ca.gov/

Landlord/Tenant Book Index
http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/index.shtml

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Black Fungus Found in Chernobyl Eats Harmful Radiation (Article)

Interesting article I came across on Digg.com

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,276196,00.html

Mold found at Fort Eustis - Photos sent to me from member of US Military stationed there.

I’m posting a follow up to the article I posted in May on my mold blog about mold found at Fort Eustis. A member of the military stationed there was kind enough to send me photos via email of mold he observed in his living quarters.
Link to Article

He told me.. “These photos were taken in October / November 2002 at Fort Eustis. I cant remember the barracks name but it was the second old building behind the 6th Battalion HQ barracks.”

He further explained to me in the email that he is now allergic to virtually everything and has had major sinus issues along with a number of surgeries. He complained a number of times to commanders and nothing was done.

Thank you Simon for sending along these photos and sharing your experience. To serve your country and then be asked to live in these conditions is unfortunate and downright despicable.

Click on each image to see a larger version.