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📍 Irvine, CAWater Damage & Construction👁️ 1,240 views

Hidden Mold Under Hardwood Floors After a Concrete Slab Leak in Irvine, CA

We live in Irvine and noticed our oak hardwood floors cupping near the kitchen island. A plumber confirmed a pinhole slab leak. The leak is fixed, but...

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Latest reply: 2 days ago by Antonio
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📍 Los angeles, CAWater Damage & Construction👁️ 1,240 views

HVAC Ductwork Mold Inspection After Extreme LA Summer Heat

During the intense summer heatwaves in Los Angeles, we ran our AC non-stop. Now, every time the air kicks on, it blasts a sour, locker-room smell into...

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Latest reply: 2 days ago by Antonio
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📍 Sacramento, CAWater Damage & Construction👁️ 1,240 views

Crawlspace Fungal Colonization Following Atmospheric River Flooding in Sacramento

After the recent atmospheric river storms in Sacramento, our crawlspace took on about 4 inches of standing water. We pumped it out, but now the house ...

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Latest reply: 2 days ago by Antonio
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📍 San francisco, CAWater Damage & Construction👁️ 1,240 views

Toxic Black Mold in Historic Victorian Wall Cavities from SF Coastal Fog

I own a historic Victorian in San Francisco (built in 1895). We have no plumbing leaks, but the plaster walls on the north-facing side of the house ar...

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Latest reply: 2 days ago by Antonio
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📍 Ventura, CAWater Damage & Construction👁️ 1,240 views

Post-Wildfire Mudslide Moisture Testing and Structural Drying in Ventura, CA

Our Ventura home survived the wildfires, but the subsequent rains caused a minor mudslide that breached our backdoor. We shoveled out the mud, but the...

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Latest reply: 2 days ago by Antonio
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📍 Hoboken, NJExtreme Weather & Seasons👁️ 1,980 views

hoboken nj brownstone garden-level apartment flooded with tidal storm surge - how to execute 48-inch flood cuts and nj dca compliance?

historic 4-story brownstone in hoboken. tidal storm surge backed up hudson river, flooding garden unit with 10 inches of floodwater...

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Latest reply: 3 hours ago by michael_b_ny (OP)
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📍 Doylestown, PAFHA & VA Mortgage Underwriting👁️ 1,740 views

1850s stone farmhouse in bucks county pa failed va loan inspection due to basement moisture - how to get va clear letter?

veteran buyer in bucks county. VA appraiser flagged 26% wood moisture on chestnut floor joists in stone basement. 18% clear letter needed...

Latest reply: 4 hours ago by stephanie_l_va (OP)
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📍 Los Angeles, CALegal Disclosures & Liability👁️ 1,940 views

tenant in los angeles ca served 30-day notice claiming black mold under sb 655 - how to inspect and remediate under lahd rules?

landlord in silver lake. tenant served written notice under CA SB 655 and filed complaint with LAHD. habitability inspection protocols...

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📍 Boulder, COExtreme Weather & Seasons👁️ 1,590 views

high-altitude attic frost melt saturated roof decking in boulder co - buyer requested $15k repair credit, how to remediate in 48 hours?

boulder home inspection found attic mold from winter Stack Effect frost melt on roof decking. buyer demanding $15,000 credit before closing...

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Latest reply: 6 hours ago by jason_k_sea (OP)
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📍 Plano, TXLegal Disclosures & Liability👁️ 1,610 views

plano tx foundation slab crack caused hidden under-slab sewer line mold - how to get tdi mdr-1 certificate in 48 hours?

buyer plumbing test revealed slab sewer leak under living room laminate in plano. TDI Form MDR-1 required before closing next week...

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Latest reply: 7 hours ago by eric_n_dfw (OP)
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📍 Colorado Springs, COAppraisals & Value Challenges👁️ 1,480 views

bentonite expansive clay caused basement floor slab heave and drywall mold in colorado springs co - how to pass appraisal reinspection?

bentonite clay slab heave soaked floating wall baseplates in briargate finished basement. appraiser placed $28k repair condition...

Latest reply: 8 hours ago by danielle_w_appraiser (OP)
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📍 Newport Beach, CAReal Estate & Escrow Deadlines👁️ 1,520 views

escrow holdback on luxury condo in newport beach ca due to subfloor moisture - how to structure 150% repair escrow?

closing on $1.8M condo in newport beach. scanner flagged 28% moisture under master hardwood. structuring 150% escrow holdback...

Latest reply: 9 hours ago by Antonio (Lead Specialist)
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📍 Cherry Hill, NJFHA & VA Mortgage Underwriting👁️ 1,340 views

fha mortgage underwriter denied loan on cherry hill nj home due to crawl space moisture - how to encapsulate in 48 hours?

FHA appraiser cited standing moisture and white fungal staining in cherry hill crawl space. HUD-92051 reinspection clearance needed...

Latest reply: 10 hours ago by rachel_h_buyer (OP)
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📍 Allentown, PAReal Estate & Escrow Deadlines👁️ 1,190 views

allentown pa home inspection found attic roof deck mold from blocked soffits - closing in 6 days, how to clear?

selling home in allentown. inspector found black mold on roof plywood from blown insulation blocking soffits. closing in 6 days...

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Latest reply: 11 hours ago by mark_d_tampa (OP)
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📍 San Antonio, TXBasements & Foundations👁️ 1,220 views

1920s san antonio tx limestone basement weeping moisture and mold - historic masonry preservation rules?

historic 1920s limestone basement in king william weeping groundwater after heavy rain. HDRC compliance and breathable silicates...

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Latest reply: 12 hours ago by brian_t_gc (OP)
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📍 Miami, FLHurricane & Flood Recovery👁️ 2,680 views

hurricane storm surge flooded ground floor condo in miami fl - category 3 blackwater mold, who pays and how to remediate?

our ground floor condo in miami beach was flooded with 8 inches of hurricane storm surge salt water. drywall is soaked and baseboards buckling...

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Latest reply: Yesterday by carlos_m_fl (OP)
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📍 Phoenix, AZExtreme Weather & Seasons👁️ 2,340 views

monsoon roof leak caused drywall black mold in phoenix az rental property - rehab timeline delayed, how to dry fast?

monsoon storm caused wind-driven rain to penetrate flat foam roof, leaking into drywall. in 110°F heat, black mold formed in 48 hours...

Latest reply: Yesterday by Antonio (Lead Specialist)
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📍 Brooklyn, NYLegal Disclosures & Liability👁️ 1,890 views

received nyc hpd local law 55 mold violation in brooklyn apartment - how to certify correction in 21 days to avoid $250/day fines?

property manager for 12-unit brownstone in bed-stuy. received official Class C violation from HPD. notice gives 21 days before $250/day fines...

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Asked by michael_b_ny
Latest reply: Yesterday by michael_b_ny (OP)
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📍 Houston, TXHVAC & Mechanical Systems👁️ 1,720 views

buyer home inspector found black mold in ac supply plenum in houston tx - closing delayed, how to clean flex ducts safely?

selling our 2-story home in the woodlands. inspector found black mold inside supply plenum box and spreading into flex ductwork...

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Latest reply: Yesterday by michael_b_ny (OP)
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📍 Fort Worth, TXLegal Disclosures & Liability👁️ 1,460 views

landlord in fort worth tx dealing with tenant plumbing leak mold - how to obtain tdi cmdr certificate to prevent liability?

tenant had unaddressed bathroom leak running behind sheetrock for 3 weeks. tenant is threatening rent withholding under TX Property Code 92...

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Latest reply: Yesterday by eric_n_dfw (OP)
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📍 Atlanta, GAAppraisals & Value Challenges👁️ 1,510 views

fannie mae appraisal flagged basement wall moisture in atlanta ga - $25k valuation cut, how to challenge with prv report?

appraiser noted elevated moisture readings along buckhead daylight basement foundation and slashed appraised value by $25,000...

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Asked by carlos_m_fl
Latest reply: Yesterday by Antonio (Lead Specialist)
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📍 Seattle, WAExtreme Weather & Seasons👁️ 1,580 views

soffit vents blocked by blown-in insulation caused attic mold in seattle wa - how to clear before buyer re-inspection?

selling our craftsman in ballard. inspector flagged mold across northern roof deck where blown-in cellulose blocked all soffit vents...

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Asked by jason_k_sea
Latest reply: 2 days ago by Antonio (Lead Specialist)
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📍 Tampa, FLReal Estate & Escrow Deadlines👁️ 1,840 views

failed home inspection in tampa fl due to attic mold on osb sheathing - closing in 5 days, how to clear?

our buyer's general inspector went into our attic yesterday and found dark mold spots along the north roof decking. closing is in 5 days...

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Latest reply: 2 days ago by carlos_m_fl
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📍 Orlando, FLCondos & HOAs👁️ 1,680 views

who pays for mold behind condo balcony ledger board in orlando fl - hoa master policy vs unit owner ho-6 insurance?

water infiltrated behind exterior balcony ledger board flashing into 3rd-floor unit living room. HOA and HO-6 debating responsibility...

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Asked by elena_v_hoa
Latest reply: 2 days ago by Antonio (Lead Specialist)
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📍 Richmond, VAFHA / VA Mortgage Underwriting👁️ 1,410 views

va loan underwriter suspended loan on 1940s richmond va home due to crawl space dampness - how to get va clear letter?

military buyer in the fan district. VA appraiser issued NOV repair requirement for 25% crawl space moisture and joist fungal staining...

Latest reply: 2 days ago by stephanie_l_va (OP)
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