Dealing with issues at the office

[Ronin13]

^ Exactly-the whole mold thing is big business and overdone to the extreme. I've been told that probably every single bathroom has some sort of mold due to the showers and toilets that probably leak even a little.

That's what we were thinking- I mean c'mon! This guy's sole job is to find something wrong. My old man made the comment to one of the other unit owners that when things like this happen it's like blood in the water- the sharks sure do get here quick!

For the record, it is condos owned by individuals under an HOA... the lady causing the fuss has been here for like 3 months, the rest of us are hoping she gets her unit rebuilt then moves.

[Irving]

Dwalker nailed it. Not exactly any hard SIU flags, but she certainly sounds like she is trying to inflate her loss of use claim. Run a CLUE report on her and see if she has a history of claims.

[WETWRKS]

I have mentioned this in other threads.

I personally had a mold issue with my condo. Others mentioned that it maters what type of mold...they are correct about that. If it is the bad forms you need to take it very serious. I ended up with persistant sinus infections and ear infections which put pressure on the nerves to the left side of my face. Ended up with the left side of my face paralyzed for about 4 months. Couldn't taste anything...it all tasted like wax. Eye and nose ran constantly. Migrane level sinus headaches several times a week.

I would aske for a copy of their mold report and I would have one done myself.

Also...if mold is an issue you are correct that the hvac has most likely spread the spores to the entire place but how much each unit has gotten may vary greatly.

[Ronin13]

I have mentioned this in other threads.

I personally had a mold issue with my condo. Others mentioned that it maters what type of mold...they are correct about that. If it is the bad forms you need to take it very serious. I ended up with persistant sinus infections and ear infections which put pressure on the nerves to the left side of my face. Ended up with the left side of my face paralyzed for about 4 months. Couldn't taste anything...it all tasted like wax. Eye and nose ran constantly. Migrane level sinus headaches several times a week.

I would aske for a copy of their mold report and I would have one done myself.

Also...if mold is an issue you are correct that the hvac has most likely spread the spores to the entire place but how much each unit has gotten may vary greatly.

Thanks for that boost in blood pressure!

[JM Ver. 2.0]

Ya know, Ronin... I love reading your threads... Your threads always make me feel better about my life situations.

Thank you for that.

[Ronin13]

Ya know, Ronin... I love reading your threads... Your threads always make me feel better about my life situations.

Thank you for that.

No problem! My life is like a roller coaster- it has ups, it has downs, and on occasion I get to yell "WEEEEEEE!"

[JM Ver. 2.0]

No problem! My life is like a roller coaster- it has ups, it has downs, and on occasion I get to yell "WEEEEEEE!"

I don't mean my post in a shitty way either. I mean, I'm just saying... I have problems. But mine have nothing on your mold issue. Good luck with it. And I mean that.

[Ronin13]

I don't mean my post in a shitty way either. I mean, I'm just saying... I have problems. But mine have nothing on your mold issue. Good luck with it. And I mean that.

Thanks! With the boss getting back from a trip tonight, tomorrow should be fun! (Sarcasm)... It sucks, but it's kind of entertaining to listen to him lay into people- like last week when he called the claims adjuster and then that guys boss and gave them the business.

[newracer]

They should be able to isolate the HVAC system and only shut off the affected unit.

I am an environmental scientist and have done a lot of mold work. First thing to know is mod is ubiquitous in the environment. It is only an issue indoors if there is an amplification or different species when compared to outdoor. Some people are more sensitive than others and some can become "sensitized" where even low levels cause problems.

Cleanup is very similar to asbestos if the mod growth is large. Basically the area is isolated, negative pressure is established to keep all spores and other mold particles in the work area, all replaceable materials are removed and disposed of, non-replaceable materials are cleaned with a 5% bleach solution or a commercial fungicide and then painted with Kilz or another primer.

Once the cleanup is complete clearance sampling is typically done. Samples are are collected inside the work area and outside at the same time. The results are compared to see ii there is a difference in number or species.

[Great-Kazoo]

1st thing wrong
How long did it take for ins co to handle the water abatement and installation of fans for drying. Every day is one less day of work.

2nd
She should have renters ins to cover her losses

3rd
You should have renters or other ins to cover lose of use from fire, water damage etc.

4th
Screw her. Get your own co in to handle water damage and also a mold inspection. You are an ins co are you not??
What would you have done if a client called with this problem?

It's CO, Mold while not a major problem can cause lots of headaches down the road. Even money says she starts having issues breathing, sneezing, headaches on & on & on. Not to take away form those of us sensitive to such items.

My guess is she might be late on a payment or two and her pot-o-gold has arrived.