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How Senator Vitter Battled the EPA Over Formaldehyde’s Link to Cancer

by Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica Sen. David Vitter, R-La., has pushed the EPA to slow its process of updating its 20-year-old health assessment of formaldehyde. After Hurricane Katrina, thousands of his state’s residents said they suffered respiratory problems after being housed … Continue reading

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Allegations Arise Of Threats Made By Top Fort Bliss Command – threats & intimidation if soldiers & families spoke out about black mold, lead paint & asbestos in housing

Daniel Novick-KFOX News April 14, 2010 EL PASO, Texas – As KFOX has extensively reported, some soldiers and their families have had to live in deplorable conditions at Fort Bliss, dealing with black mold, lead paint and asbestos affecting the … Continue reading

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What Kind of Information Must the Landlord Disclose Before a Tenant Moves In? – Mold Disclosure, Indoor Air Tests, Lead, Flood

April 8th, 2010 by Staff Writer States laws often require landlords to disclose certain types of information about an apartment before a tenant moves in. Your state has its own requirements that are different from other states. Therefore, you’ll need … Continue reading

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How landlords get away with it

Just because the law says that your rental home must be up to par doesn’t mean it will be. Renters may be surprised to learn that no one’s really checking up on the landlord or the apartment. In the end, … Continue reading

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My Weekly Google Web Alert for: “MOLD” site:apartmentratings.com

Let’s clear up some of these …, Not Recommended, Apr 06, 2010 … mold EVERYWHERE!!!!!!! RUDE management!!!!! (and ugly) … MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD MOLD … … Continue reading

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