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Joel Vaughan said: Yes but where the hell can i find any information to tell me how much evidence i need to get a move from my mold ridden flat ! i think a mold kit will be insufficient for my evil landlords to have to do anything ! i reckon a company has to be hired and i have not the money for that as i only have about fifty quid as it has been my birthday - i am very ill can you advise please Austin TX.
Note the beads of water accumulating on the top layer of the fiberglass insulation.  In a short amount of time, this moisture will lead to mold growth.  It’s unusual to see the actual beads of water on the insulation.  Typically the moisture accumulation is very thin (though sufficient to cause mold growth) and not visible to the naked eye.
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Removing the insulation first is generally preferable. It allows the remediation crew to operate much faster and perform a more thorough application. Make sure you air seal the ceiling after the insulation is removed. This is a very effective way to minimize future mold growth. See info on air sealing on the attic mold prevention page.
This is unusual and typically only occurs when an attic suffers from extreme condensation. Â In this case, while the mold growth was limited to the top of the insulation, the saturation was found several inches into the fiberglass .
It depends on the quantity of mold and how the insulation was removed. If the insulation was removed via a vacuum (and they did a thorough job), you likely don’t need additional fogging. If there was heavy mold growth throughout the attic and a vacuum was not used, the fogging is a good idea .
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In a similar case we found a lab which over-reported the presence of Stachybotrys chartarum which was less important as an airborne presence in that particular building than a very large colony of Aspergillus niger . Why was this error occurring?
The almost total lack of repeatability of mold test results in buildings is due primarily to the almost total lack of observation of and documentation of building conditions at the time of the inspection and test. Simply turning on or off a fan can completely change the level of airborne particles in a building, in a period as brief as a minute or two .
Much of this depends on the severity of the mold growth and your comfort level. It certainly won’t harm anything to remove the insulation. Note – if it’s blown-in insulation you can often remove just the top layer.
Due to the color of your insulation, it’s difficult to determine if mold growth has occurred. When mold grows on white or yellow insulation it is a much more obvious. The good news is that mold growth in the ceiling won’t impact the indoor air quality (Assuming the hole is fixed). Any remaining mold spores from the initial leak will go dormant once the materials dries out. If you would like to test for mold, I recommend a non-viable airborne mold test. This would determine if your home suffers from elevated mold spores. This can be done via a local mold inspector or from a mail order kit such as this. You could test the insulation itself for mold. But this won’t answer your primary question – whether it’s potentially impacting the indoor air quality.
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Software often gives inspectors the choice of including photographs in the main body of the report, near the narrative that describes them, or photographs may be grouped together toward the beginning or end of the report.
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Attorneys at Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. With offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Coral Gables and Boca Raton, the firm represents community associations throughout Florida and focuses on condominium and homeowner association law, real estate law, litigation, estate planning and business law.
Q: The unit owner above me recently replaced his water heater. The water heater leaked and flooded his unit while he was out of town and the water flowed down into my unit. I understand that my insurance covers my personal property, but the association is refusing to fix the interior drywall and my insurance company is also refusing. Who is responsible? H.H., Marco Island
A: The likely answer is the condominium association, but that answer is only half complete depending on some other factors.
The very general rule under the Florida Condominium Act is that the condominium association repairs and replaces property insured by the association when the property is damaged by an insurable event. For purposes of this answer, we will assume the hot water heater leak was a sudden and insurable event. The association insures all drywall as originally constructed by the developer and like kind replacements. If the analysis stopped here, the condominium association would be responsible to repair the drywall and you would be responsible for the paint or wall coverings and the parties often reach an agreement on how to share in any remediation services which benefit both the drywall and the interior of the unit.
There are a few exceptions to this rule. First, the association only insures drywall as originally installed or like kind replacement. If you moved walls or performed interior alterations to the unit’s configuration, it is possible the association is not required to insure the drywall.
Second, the statute does authorize the condominium association to opt out of the above general rule. If the association did opt out of the statutory requirements, then liability for interior drywall is controlled by the express language of your Declaration of Condominium. Many declarations specifically provide that the condominium association replaces boundary drywall, but the owner replaces interior drywall and sometimes the obligation further depends on whether the drywall is part of a load bearing wall.
Finally, it is possible the above owner was negligent. If your condominium requires owners to shut the water off during an extended leave from the unit, it is possible the owner broke that rule by leaving town without shutting off the water and this breach may have augmented your damages.
Many owners and board members assume that the responsibility to repair the condominium property following water damage is straightforward, but there are many factors contributing to the analysis. For example, if the water leak is caused by a non-insurable event, the analysis follows the opt-out analysis above, but it can be very cumbersome to determine whether an event is actually an insurable event. Because of this, the recommendation is to consult with your attorney to determine the extent of liability, if any.
Q: I live in a condominium association and our community website is terrible. There are no minutes, contracts or financial records to view and the board doesn’t email any updates to the community. During the summer months, I have no way of knowing what is going on and was told the board must have a website. Is the board violating Florida law? T.R., Naples
A: Possibly, but I would need more information to answer the question. Florida law now requires condominiums with 150 or more units to maintain a website. Thus, condominiums with fewer than 150 units are not required under today’s law to maintain a website at all let alone a website with updated information. So, if your condominium includes less than 150 units, the board is not violating the statute.
If the condominium has 150 or more units, the statute then prescribes a number of requirements. First, the website must be independent and wholly owned and operated by the board or a website operated by a third party but in the association’s control. Second, the website must include an owner’s only section that is protected and inaccessible by the general public. The association must also post current copies of various documents in digital format on the website and protected in the owners only section of the website. Some of these documents include the condominium documents, a list of contracts and summary of recent bids, the annual budget, notices, financial reports, and contracts involving a director who is financially interested in the contract.
Q: Our homeowners association (HOA) includes a beautiful clubhouse with a great recreation room and fitness center. I work until 8:00 and used to work out in the fitness center after work. I went to the fitness center yesterday and it was closed citing a new rule adopted by the board. I had no idea this was happening, and the board is refusing to reinstate the old hours. What can be done? J.G., Bonita Springs
A: Probably not much. Florida law concerning rules in HOAs are generally broken down into two categories: 1) rules concerning what can be done on the owners’ lots; and 2) everything else authorized by the governing documents. If the board was considering a rule concerning what you can do on your lot such as rules concerning paint colors or fence heights, then the board must provide at least 14 days’ mailed and posted notice of the board meeting where that rule would be considered. In this situation, you would have known the board was considering such a rule.
That being said, rules governing the common areas such as clubhouse hours, are only required to be adopted by the board after 48 hours’ posted notice. Thus, unless you checked the bulletin board or unless the board emailed you a notice of the meeting, you may not have known this rule was being considered. Clubhouse hours generally fall within the board’s discretionary authority, so to change the hours you are going to need to convince the board to change the hours.
There are other factors that are relevant to the above analysis, so I would recommend you consult a licensed Florida attorney to review the governing documents to determine the extent of the board’s rule-making authority and whether your community covenants require notice and due process above and beyond the statutory requirements.
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Austin Trail Of Lights Music Lineup Revealed
Event will feature music from two stages at Zilker Park, The Zilker Stage and the Lobby Stage, in addition to a Caroling Corner.
Organizers of the 55th annual Trail of Lights on Thursday revealed the music lineup and other programming details for the upcoming holiday venue.
The Austin Trail of Lights will remain open from Dec. 10 - 23 with gates open nightly from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will feature live music performances each night with additional programming including the nightly Holiday Market, a Night Photography Class on Dec. 17, and the inaugural "Trail of Flights" for the 21+ crowd.
Officials said in a press advisory that Live at the Trail will offer music from two stages at Zilker Park, The Zilker Stage and the Lobby Stage, in addition to a Caroling Corner. Each night will feature a different entertainment lineup along with Storytelling from headlining musicians, Emily Gimble, Alesia Lani, Croy Baum, at times ranging from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Through partnerships with Mother Falcon Music Lab, Band Aid School of Music, and other music education programs, the Austin Trail of Lights supports young performers by offering opportunities for emerging student musicians to open for celebrated Austin bands.
The Live at the Trail program will consist of more than 50 performances including Jackie Venson, Alesia Lani, Wood & Wire, 36th Infantry Division Band, Croy and the Boys, Emily Gimble, Nakia, Funky Uncle Santa featuring Greyhounds, Snizz + other Austin All-Stars, and many more.
This year, the Austin Trail of Lights will welcome the inaugural "Trail of Flights," presented by Coravin, offering guests a variety of wine flights featuring premium wines. The new, beautifully designed and intimate wine bar will be located inside Zilker Village and will be open every night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to premium wine flights from brands such as Napa Valley's Italics Winemakers, HALL Winery, Calmére Estate Winery and Peju Family Provence, guests are able to buy wine by the glass.
On Dec. 17, Precision Camera will be onsite at the Austin Trail of Lights hosting a night photography workshop. The class welcomes photographers of all experience levels to take part in an exclusive guided tour through the Austin Trail of Lights with instruction and tips for best capturing the moment.
For last minute gifts or festive holiday shopping, guests can stroll through the Holiday Market which will be open each night inside Zilker Village. The 2019 vendors include Performance Marketing, Inca Wasi, Desk Plants, Light Up Guys, The Wild Susan Company, Barking Bad Boutique and Bakery, Creative Metals & Stones, Bethlehem Handicrafts, Shop Cosette Boutique and The Good Hippie. For those interested in applying to be a 2019 vendor, please visit https://austintrailoflights.org/all-forms/holiday-market-retail-application.
Access to the Austin Trail of Lights is free for the public on seven out of the 14 nights and admission for children 11 and under is always free. For general information on the 2019 Austin Trail of Lights
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