Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 We are in a situation where we rented this apt and were unware of the contminated heating system. It was hot weather when we rented(leased). As soon as we turned it on we were becoming ill and had headaches, tight chest and watering eye's and other unusual reactions. So we are using electric heater's till we can vacate....have a place lined up for Dec. In Wisconsin and most states the tenant can show cause to breach a lease if the landlord has not made proper prompt repairs. We are a month into the heating season and nothing is done. So we will seek our deposit and if needed go to small claims court. We can seek more for the ER visit and a rebate on the rent!!! But will settle to get out by Dec.and the return of our deposit. It depends upon how the landlord pushes this. We do have a solid case of " constructive eviction " . Just so you'all know that mold alone is not the only issue in " sick buildings " !! Bryce in Wisconsin ----- Original Message ----- From: ldelp84227 Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 8:22 AM Subject: [] Actor Busey has mold Did anyone see in the paper that Busey and his landlord have settled a lawsuit filed against the star after he stopped paying the rent on his Malibu, Calif, home. Busey's lawyer, Vicki , said Saturday the star of " The Buddy Holly Story " handed over a check for $30,000 in back rent. Under the settlement, the landlord must make repairs to the house. The agreement came as the case was about to go to trial. Busey has lived in the modest three-bedroom home with ocean views for more than a decade. He claimed that dust and mold in the venilation system affected his breathing and stopped paying the $6,000 per month rent when the problems didn't get fixed. FAIR USE NOTICE: This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 We are in a situation where we rented this apt and were unware of the contminated heating system. It was hot weather when we rented(leased). As soon as we turned it on we were becoming ill and had headaches, tight chest and watering eye's and other unusual reactions. So we are using electric heater's till we can vacate....have a place lined up for Dec. In Wisconsin and most states the tenant can show cause to breach a lease if the landlord has not made proper prompt repairs. We are a month into the heating season and nothing is done. So we will seek our deposit and if needed go to small claims court. We can seek more for the ER visit and a rebate on the rent!!! But will settle to get out by Dec.and the return of our deposit. It depends upon how the landlord pushes this. We do have a solid case of " constructive eviction " . Just so you'all know that mold alone is not the only issue in " sick buildings " !! Bryce in Wisconsin ----- Original Message ----- From: ldelp84227 Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 8:22 AM Subject: [] Actor Busey has mold Did anyone see in the paper that Busey and his landlord have settled a lawsuit filed against the star after he stopped paying the rent on his Malibu, Calif, home. Busey's lawyer, Vicki , said Saturday the star of " The Buddy Holly Story " handed over a check for $30,000 in back rent. Under the settlement, the landlord must make repairs to the house. The agreement came as the case was about to go to trial. Busey has lived in the modest three-bedroom home with ocean views for more than a decade. He claimed that dust and mold in the venilation system affected his breathing and stopped paying the $6,000 per month rent when the problems didn't get fixed. FAIR USE NOTICE: This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 > Just so you'all know that mold alone is not the only issue in " sick buildings " !! > Bryce in Wisconsin Gee, Bryce. The symptoms sound like the heater is stirring up spores. A lot of us have gone through that, even going to the extent of replacing the entire heating system and it made absolutely no difference. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 > Just so you'all know that mold alone is not the only issue in " sick buildings " !! > Bryce in Wisconsin Gee, Bryce. The symptoms sound like the heater is stirring up spores. A lot of us have gone through that, even going to the extent of replacing the entire heating system and it made absolutely no difference. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Hi In this case it is from a previous tenant who smoked heavily and the residue is released as formydyhyde and other gases from heating the scum on the fan and in the heater exchanger and ducts. No mold present but it is very ugly to deal with. We heat now with electric units till we are able to leave. The heating co would do a vac and scrub and use a sanitizer that would really do us in!!! We are moving ASAP ! Bryce ----- Original Message ----- From: erik_johnson_96140 Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 10:46 AM Subject: [] Re: Actor Busey has mold > Just so you'all know that mold alone is not the only issue in " sick buildings " !! > Bryce in Wisconsin Gee, Bryce. The symptoms sound like the heater is stirring up spores. A lot of us have gone through that, even going to the extent of replacing the entire heating system and it made absolutely no difference. - FAIR USE NOTICE: This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Hi In this case it is from a previous tenant who smoked heavily and the residue is released as formydyhyde and other gases from heating the scum on the fan and in the heater exchanger and ducts. No mold present but it is very ugly to deal with. We heat now with electric units till we are able to leave. The heating co would do a vac and scrub and use a sanitizer that would really do us in!!! We are moving ASAP ! Bryce ----- Original Message ----- From: erik_johnson_96140 Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 10:46 AM Subject: [] Re: Actor Busey has mold > Just so you'all know that mold alone is not the only issue in " sick buildings " !! > Bryce in Wisconsin Gee, Bryce. The symptoms sound like the heater is stirring up spores. A lot of us have gone through that, even going to the extent of replacing the entire heating system and it made absolutely no difference. - FAIR USE NOTICE: This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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