Guest guest Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have no idea about the renters rights in Florida, but I do know that cancer can be connected to mold. How long have you lived in that house? A good website that talks about mold & cancer is www.knowthecause.com You probably do need a lawyer, but make sure he's knowledgeable in toxic torts and has deep pockets. He should take your case on contingent. In , " izblonde " <izblonde@...> wrote: > > we rent a house in florida I was recently diagnosed with Cancer , my > house is full of black mold , can the cancer be caused by the mold > here. My son has also come down with a ton of allergies since we moved > here what are my legal rights. when I pointed out the mold to him he > gave me a 3 day notice to vacate , i called him ( I am behind on my > rent because of my cancer ) I need help here and have no idea what else > to do.....your group sounds like something I need on my side.. > thank you > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Very definately mold can cause cancer. Autopsies have proven this, so you want to get out as soon as possible because there is no quick way to remedy this and many time if there is obvious mold, there is hidden mold that you need cooperation of landlord to find which you are not likely to get, so you should want to vacate as soon as you can. Go to legal aid society, they deal with renters rights and there are published renters rights for your locality. Others here may know where to get those. I haven't ever used them. Although it may be hard to feel lucky right now: be glad you don't own the property because right now you would have a very hard time getting rid of it. You are in an enviable situation in that you can leave and the mold is someone else's problem. My own house was my source of illness. Before leaving you may want to have apartment tested in case you need to prove reason you are sick and not able to pay rent is due to apartment if you want to pursue that. Whether it is cause is probably a mix between how long you have been there and how bad mold problem is, and if you were in good health when you moved in and can prove that. > > we rent a house in florida I was recently diagnosed with Cancer , my > house is full of black mold , can the cancer be caused by the mold > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 ....Im going to spend the day tommorrow at the different charieites , Because of this illness, many of us have finanical problems due to the denial of these toxic exposures by workers comp. lawyers, judges, etc., by doctors due to liability/court associated issues so we totally get it. It's a struggle for many of us to survive, no matter what our previous successful careers or educational background provided us. Since you are checking out charities tomorrow, go to Modest Needs.org. They can help with rent, doctor bills, and other emergencies. Usually it takes 30-45 days to fund your emergency request so if I were you I would fill out the required documentation tomorrow. We all need to help each other find resources in this world of strategic denial for those made disabled by these toxins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.