Eviction Court and Mold (California)

Eviction Court and Mold (California)

What does it take for the renter to win this type of case?  Again, I am not a lawyer but I have been called to testify in these cases. Basically, you need an inspection report showing damp/wet conditions in the home and the presence of mold due to the lack of...
Mold and Insurance; What to do?

Mold and Insurance; What to do?

This can be an extensive blog on this topic. But let’s make it as simple and straight forward as possible. If you suspect mold in your home, it is usually best not to tell your insurance company that, initially. The reason is that insurance companies like to look for...
Is it covered by insurance?

Is it covered by insurance?

Many people ask me if the ‘Mold Inspection’ I do for them is covered by insurance. Quite simply, it depends. When I do one of these inspections, I am looking for elevated moisture in the home that should not be there. That is because mold starts to grow in 1 to 2 days...
How to recover money spent on a Mold Inspection: Home Owners

The ‘Mold Report’-What to do with it-(Renters)

When you have a ‘Mold Inspection’ done in your home and there is evidence of elevated moisture where it should not be and/or 1 or more samples tested positive for mold growth, what do you do with that information? The report should contain needed direction on what...
Is It Wet?

Is It Wet?

Many times, a leak is suspected especially if you notice a musty type smell in the air in a particular area of the home.  If you notice that then it is time to have the area(s) or even the whole home inspected for potential moisture.  Some people buy a moisture meter...

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