Category Archives: Environmental Health Threats

The Louisiana Housing Finance Agency should read this – Residents impacted by severe mold problem – 300 plus at risk & some to evacuate

The Louisiana Housing Finance Agency purchased an apartment complex – Jefferson Lakes – after mold testing was done in 2007 (during time of sale) showing visible mold and mold in the HVAC systems.  They have no problem ignoring this and leasing these apartments.  The … Continue reading

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Homeowners say arbitrators biased toward builders – “It’s a kangaroo court for the homeowner”

By Kevin Duffy The Atlanta Journal-Constitution February 17, 2009 Greg and Kimberly Cole and their three children have slept in cars, in a tent, in a motel, at friends’ houses — all to avoid staying at their $429,000 house in … Continue reading

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New York Law Requires Landlord Disclosure Of Environmental Test Results To Tenants

Article by Vincent S. Oleszkiewicz Tenant Notification of Indoor Air Contamination New York has passed a law, effective December 3, 2008, which requires property owners and landlords to provide current and prospective tenants the results of environmental sampling conducted on … Continue reading

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Sealed homes open possibility of illness

By Jeffrey Sheban THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Homeowners seeking refuge from high winter heating bills might be opening the door to unwanted guests.  Experts say that dangerous pollutants can build up and linger in homes that have been sealed too tightly … Continue reading

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Good News – Ca Appellate Decision – Mold Env. Hazard (unpublished)

Ca Appellate Decision – Mold Env. Hazard (unpublished) – pdf

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