If my ground floor apartment was flooded and the landlord dried the floors/walls and now declares the unit ready for habitation, how do I know if there is mold?
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If my ground floor apartment was flooded and the landlord dried the floors/walls and now declares the unit ready for habitation, how do I know if there is mold?
What is he legally required to disclosed?
Asked on November 12, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country the landlord of real property is required to disclose to all potential renters all affecting desirability and price paid for the unit. If you were not disclosed of the flooding of the unit before the lease was entered into, you are entitled to terminate the lease without recourse.
To ascertain the presence of mold, I suggest a professional mold test be done.
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