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Toxic Mold


Mold in the Home

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, who can forget the images of homes that sat underwater for weeks and became covered in a coating of toxic black mold? A backlog of insurance claims meant that many homeowners were unable to repair the damage for weeks or even months. Sadly, many of the homes in the most devastated areas remain abandoned. What many homeowners are unaware of, however, is that it does not take a devastating storm to bring toxic mold into the home. In many cases mold is hidden from view, often in the substrate or walls of the home. Just 50% humidity may be enough to encourage the growth of toxic mold.

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Toxic Mold - Selected State Laws

CaliforniaCalifornia Health and Safety Code > Division 20 > Chapter 18 - Toxic Mold
FloridaFlorida Statutes > Chapter 468 > Part XVI - Mold-Related Services
LouisianaLouisiana Revised Statutes > Title 37 > Chapter 24-A - Mold Remediation
MaineMaine Revised Statutes > Title 10 > Chapter 217-A - Mold Assessment And Remediation Services
New YorkNew York Public Health Law > Article 13 > Title 11-A - New York State Toxic Mold Task Force
New YorkNew York Laws > Public Health > Article 13 > Title 11-A - New York State Toxic Mold Task Force
UtahUtah Code > Title 13 > Chapter 31 - Mold Retention and Lien Act

 
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