Contamination Concerns for Health and Property Alike

Toxic mold exposure may be responsible for any number of health problems faced by tenants and homeowners alike. Mold may occur in older structures and well as new construction that utilized substandard materials such as imported drywall. As public awareness of the problem grows, more legislation is passed to address the problem.

Toxic mold exposure has many aspects, and a variety of lawsuits may result from a single mold contamination incident. Continued efforts on the part of the public and the government are needed to ensure that the mold problem is controlled and that responsible parties are held accountable for their liability in the problem.

Discovery of mold is of concern to tenants and property owners alike. For tenants, health considerations come first, but financial impact can also be great. For the property owner, resulting litigation and repair costs may lead to the biggest financial liability of mold contamination. Mold contamination is usually preventable, as are the health issues to which tenants become vulnerable.

Mold contamination are caused by microscopic fungi

Molds are microscopic fungi that need plant and animal matter in order to grow. Molds are found in outdoor environments as well as in homes, offices and residential structures. Molds can be observed in colors such as red, green, blue-green, brown and black. Most molds pose little or no health risks to people. Exposure to certain molds can cause severe health complications and even death for the young and persons with compromised immunity.

Residential structures are seemingly the source of most mold complaints from tenants and property owners alike.

Tenants suffer the highest percentage of health problems related to toxic mold. This may be due, in part, to older structures that are be poorly maintained or were built with substandard materials. Tenants can bring suits against landlords, building management, or ownership companies for any related health issues caused by the presence of toxic mold in their residences.

Property owners also file a substantial number of toxic mold suits. Their problems frequently stem from poor construction, water damage, and low quality building materials. Mold may go undetected for long periods of time and result in large and hard-to-fix problems. Property owners can bring suits against contractors, inspectors, material suppliers or any other party who may have contributed to toxic mold problems.

Legal Recourse in Toxic Mold Cases

Toxic mold cases require diligent and thorough legal counsel and finding a competent lawyer who will take on a toxic mold case is not always easy. Toxic mold legislation is still relatively new and some lawyers may not be familiar with pertinent laws. As both construction and health laws may be involved, lawyers versed in both areas would be desirable.

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