Comments on: What can I do about items being stored in my home that are moldy? ?

By: DICK R

DICK R — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:31:57 +0000

go to small court and have the courts seyem ,tell the people to move there thing out of your home. you can give them 30 day notes but you stall have to go to court . to get there thing outof your home. do throw there thing out because you been paying for the thing you throw out.

By: ya472

ya472 — Fri, 28 May 2010 18:40:50 +0000

If you are worried the relative might initiate legal action, then consult a lawyer.

If not, then have the garbage removed.

You can give your relative a written notice, stating they have 30 days to remove the items, or the items will be hauled away at their expense.

At least if you give them 30 days written notice, they will likely have no legal recourse if they decide to do nothing.

By: Larry F

Larry F — Fri, 28 May 2010 18:32:14 +0000

The mold is a safety hazard. It can go WAY beyond giving you sinus problems, the mold is FUNGUS!
Type up a letter explaining the flood and the resulting mold. Explain that they have X amount of days(set a DATE) to remove the items COMPLETELY or you will dispose of them.
1) Almost ALL attorneys offer a free 15 minute consultation, so you CAN find out if this is the best way to do it.
2) Send the letter CERTIFIED so you have proof of delivery…of course keep a copy of the letter for yourself. Oh, save a buck or two…certified mail from the post office can be checked for FREE online. No need to pay for a receipt.
3) You don’t want to be sick…but worse yet, you don’t want the house to get condemned either! MOLD in houses can get them condemned as “unsafe for habitation.”
Then, STICK TO YOUR DECISION! They already see you as a soft-touch..or they’d have acted already. The deadline is the DEADLINE!
“Get it out or I WILL!” Be firm.

By: S D

S D — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:48:57 +0000

have the board of health come to your home and document the problem then send a certified letter to the individual explaining that the items will be thrown out due to health concerns.

By: Bill S

Bill S — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:41:37 +0000

call a waste removal company like sws try yellowbook.com tell them you need a catchall they will bring it to the house throw all that junk in it and let them carry it away

By: mama_sayed

mama_sayed — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:14:10 +0000

Hire someone to remove that stuff from your basement, send that family member notice of the scheduled time of removal, and tell them they will be responsible for the expenses involved in the clean-up. Send a letter, registered, return receipt so that you have proof you gave them the opportunity to retrieve their stuff.

By: ღDonna~Roseღ

ღDonna~Roseღ — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:22:14 +0000

Scrub with a non-ammonia soap or detergent. (Do not mix ammonia and bleach; the fumes are toxic.)

It is impossible to completely remove mold from porous surfaces such as paper, Sheetrock (drywall) and carpet padding, so these materials should be removed and discarded.

Scrubbing may not completely remove mold growth on structural wood, such as wall studs, so it may need to be removed by sanding. Wear personal protective gear and isolate the work area from the rest of the home.

After the mold is removed, disinfect the area using a bleach and water solution or another disinfectant. The amount of bleach recommended per litre of water varies considerably. A clean surface requires less bleach than a dirty surface. A solution of ¼ cup bleach to 1 gallon of water should be adequate for clean surfaces. The surface must remain wet for about 15 minutes to allow the solution to disinfect. Concentrations as high as 1½ cups of bleach per litre of water are recommended for surfaces that could not be thoroughly cleaned. Provide adequate ventilation during disinfecting and wear rubber gloves.

Finally, rinse the entire area with clean water, and then rapidly dry the surfaces. Use fans and dehumidifiers or natural ventilation that exchanges inside air with outside air.

By: No Name

No Name — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:38:52 +0000

Call an exterminator this is very hazardous to the health and laws dictate that you can call a number. Mold patrol. Please do this for the sake of your health