Mold and Fungus Found in Homes or Condos

Mold is an organic substance, and once it begins to grow and spread through your home, mold can cause any number of problems, including damage to the integrity of the wooden frame of your home and health issues for those who are inhaling the spores that are a natural result of these organisms spreading.

Mildew, Mold and High Ambient Moisture Due to Lack of Ventilation

Mildew, mold and high ambient moisture due to lack of ventilation can be indications of several issues, including but not limited to leaving the lumber used to build your home out in the elements and exposed to weather conditions. This problem is not your fault, and you should be wary of smells, colors and "bending" of your frame after you move into your home.

If any of these problems arise in your home or condo, you need to make sure that you don't allow these issues to get worse. Have an expert take a look at the problem or problems and contact a construction defect attorney immediately.

Toxic Mold Stachybotrys Atra or Stachybotrys Chartarum

Toxic mold stachybotrys atra or stachybotrys chartarum are not always easily recognized, but these issues are highly dangerous in that any mold can create an unsafe environment for a building's inhabitants. Consequences from exposure to toxic mold stachybotrys atra or stachybotrys chartarum can range from an itchy throat to permanent respiratory damage.

If you've noticed any overriding message in the problems that have been discussed, it's that problems that appear minor could actually be issues that will lead to the destruction of your home or your health. Every problem needs to be investigated, and any damage that exists needs to be explained to a construction defect attorney before it's too late.

The Interruption of a Business that Takes Place in a Mold-contaminated Building

The interruption of a business that takes place in a mold-contaminated building can have crippling effects for everyone involved. If you have been forced to even temporarily shut down your operations due to this issue, you need to contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights.

The Cost of Mold Remediation

The cost of mold remediation can be extremely high depending on the prevalence of the mold in a given structure. If this has occurred in your home, you may not have to cover the cost of mold remediation in certain situations. To find out if your rights have been violated, contact a construction defect attorney immediately.

Overall, the best thing you can do if you've suffered any physical, emotional or financial consequences as a result of construction problems is to contact an experienced attorney immediately. You have rights, and you deserve to have them protected.

Failure to Disclose the Presence of Mold

Any entity that builds, sells or leases a property and commits a failure to disclose the presence of mold could be liable for substantial damages, as exposure to mold can not only lead to serious health problems, but also to the shutting down of a business while a problem with mold is handled.

Mold or Fungus Visible on Window Frame, Sill, or Adjacent Wall

If you notice mold or fungus visible on a window frame, sill or adjacent wall, you are actually somewhat fortunate, as many mold issues are not visible to the naked eye. However, mold or fungus visible on a window frame, sill or adjacent wall is a serious problem, as mold of any type can lead to serious health problems and the decay of several components within your building.

Fungus

Fungus is similar to mold in regards to the problems it can cause, as it can create health problems for those who are exposed to it as well as structural damage to the framework of the home or condo.

If any of these issues are present in your home, you need to contact a construction defect attorney immediately in order to protect your rights.