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Mold Exposure Case Against Waypoint Homes Featured on ABC World News Tonight

One of our toxic mold exposure cases was recently featured on the national television news program, "ABC World News Tonight with David Muir".  The same story also aired on the ABC News magazine, "Nightline".  The case was filed on behalf of our clients Bruce Nicholson, Lisa Daspit and their two year old daughter Brielle against Waypoint Homes.  Waypoint Homes and Invitation Homes are nationwide corporate landlords and are reported to have a combined 9,403 rental homes in South Florida and another 8,829 homes in the Tampa area.  The lawsuit alleges that Waypoint Homes' failure to address the maintenance requests of our clients resulted in the collapse of the ceiling in their living room and the un-mitigated water intrusion resulted in [...]

2019-02-01T15:04:53-05:00November 2017|Tenant Rights|0 Comments
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Hidden Mold Problems in Home Purchases and Sales

In South Florida, it is common that homes will, at one point or another, suffer water damage which frequently originates from roof leaks, pipe leaks, air conditioning leaks, and cracked exterior stucco and foundations. Those leaks, combined with our humid weather makes for the perfect environment for mold to grow and spread. When buying or selling a home, the real estate contract typically allows the buyer the opportunity to inspect the home during a period of time called the "Inspection Period" or "Due Diligence Period". During this time, the Buyer has the right to conduct inspections using licensed home inspectors and/or mold inspectors to ensure that the buyer is satisfied with the home. Must Sellers Disclose All Known Mold [...]

2020-01-19T22:16:40-05:00September 2017|Homes|0 Comments
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Broward County School Classrooms Plagued by Mold Problems

Mold in the classroom is making teachers and students sick, according to an article that appeared in the August 21, 2017 edition of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the presence of toxic mold in Broward County public school classrooms continues to be a problem for many teachers and students. The article claims that mold was found growing on the surfaces of student desks at Northeast High School in Oakland Park. According to one anonymous teacher's written complaint from Northeast High School, "Students are always ill, need to leave class to blow their nose, absent because of chronic sinus infections, constant coughing and congestion, watery eyes and nose, red eye from irritation, nausea, and so on. According to the article, one [...]

2020-01-19T22:17:15-05:00September 2017|Moldy Buildings|0 Comments
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What Laws Protect Florida Residents from Mold?

Explore Florida's mold protection laws and understand the critical differences compared to states like California and Texas. Dive into tenant protection regulations and mold assessment requirements, and discover the steps tenants and condo owners should take when faced with mold issues.

2023-10-07T10:02:18-05:00June 2017|Condo Rights and Obligations, Tenant Rights|0 Comments
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When Is The Condo Association Responsible for Water Damage and Mold?

Florida condominium unit owners often grapple with water and mold damage issues, placing them at odds with condo associations. Understand the responsibilities laid out in Florida's condominium laws, the distinction between common elements and unit owners' duties, and the complexities surrounding damages caused by neighboring units or association neglect. Know your rights, the intricacies of Florida Statute 718.111(11)(f), and the importance of condo insurance.

2023-10-07T10:05:15-05:00April 2017|Condo Rights and Obligations, Top|0 Comments
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