Here are five facts that you should know in order to ensure that you are protected by the license law if you’re considering having your home remediated in 2016 or thereafter.
Showing posts with label Mold is Money. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mold is Money. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Real Estate Law: Mold Remediation
Even the most magnificent homes face a challenge that can have an impact on property value, the beauty of your living space and your very health: Mold. The issue may not sound pretty, but there’s hope. Starting this year, Mold Remediation is a licensed field in New York State.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Mold Licensing Law for Assessment, Remediation, and Abatement
On January 1, 2016 the amended
Article 32 of the Labor Law became
effective thereby making it “unlawful
for any person to engage, advertise or
hold themselves out as a mold assessor,
remediation contractor, or abatement
worker unless they have a valid mold
license, issued by the commissioner,
for the type of work they will be performing.
Individuals who do so may be
subject to a civil penalty.”
Read the full article by Andrew Lieb, Esq. in the Suffolk Lawyer.
Read the full article by Andrew Lieb, Esq. in the Suffolk Lawyer.
Monday, March 31, 2014
DECISION: The Alleged Effects of Mold on Human Health
The alleged effects of mold on
human health has been addressed by New York’s highest court, the Court of
Appeals, on March 27, 2014 in Cornell
v. 360 W. 51st St. Realty, LLC.
The facts of the case were that Ms.
Cornell resided in an apartment from 1997 to 2003, after which time she vacated
the property due to alleged health issues allegedly caused by mold and dampness
in her apartment. She claimed to be dizzy, asthmatic and congested and was
unable to function or sleep properly while in the apartment.
51st Street Corporation opposed
her claim, arguing that Cornell was unable to prove a cause-effect relationship
between mold and disease. Relying on a clinical immunologist as an expert, 51st
Street Corporation demonstrated that the scientific community generally accepts
that mold can cause disease through specific channels; however, none of
Cornell’s symptoms can be directly linked to mold exposure.
In dismissing the complaint, the
Court held: “Studies that show an association between a damp and moldy indoor
environment and the medical conditions that [Plaintiff’s Expert] attributes to
Cornell’s exposure to mold…do not establish that the relevant scientific community
generally accepts that molds cause
these adverse health effects.”
Brokers, keep this case in mind as
you work with clients who have fears about the effects of mold on human health
when they refuse to enter a property claiming to smell mildew.
As the Court explained, mold
exposure is not established by the scientific community to create toxic
effects, except for cases of ingestion. It only is shown to cause an immune
response in allergic individuals.
By Litigation Team at Lieb at Law, P.C., &
Anonymous
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Mold Facts from Mold is Money
Thank you to all of our students who attended last week's
continuing education course, Mold is Money.
At the class we were asked two (2) questions that we
promised a blog follow-up so here goes:
1. Drywall has an overlay on both sides of the sheetrock to
allow for taping and spackling, but remember to keep the treated side pointed
toward the outside of the structure to avoid mold.
2. There are many different mold remediation certifying
bodies and types of certifications out there.
Below are what we believe to be the top 3 certifications.
- American Council for Accredited Certifications
(ACAC). They have:
- Certified Indoor
Microbial Remediator (CMR)
- Certified Indoor
Environmentalist (CIE) ( I have this
cert.)
- Professional Mold Inspection Institute
- Certified
Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI)
- Certified
Commercial Mold Inspector (CCMI)
- Certified Mold
Remediator (CMR)
- Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration
Certification (IICRC)
- Mold Removal
Specialist (MRS)
If there are any other questions please feel free to contact
our Mold Instructor, Scott Perry, CIE at (516)983-6841 or iaqtec@aol.com
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Last Chance To Enroll in Mold is Money - Free CE in Hauppauge on 4/24
Mold is Money (3 CE Credits)
April 24th, 2013 in Hauppauge
Remediation, your health and the law. Mr. Perry brings over 15 years of hands-on experience as a mold remediator and water investigation and restoration specialist, while Mr. Lieb offers both his background in public health and his legal expertise as we delve into this complex field from 3 angles; remediation, your health and the law. You will learn how to minimize your exposure to liability as a property manager and agent while maximizing your opportunity with mold infested properties in sales. This course will introduce you to spores like you have never seen them before, as a profit center for transactions and leases. Also, to be discussed is the leading case today on personal injuries caused by mold exposure, Cornell v. 360 West 51st Street Realty, LLC. Get ready to combine moisture with organic materials - its mold time.
Instructors: Andrew M. Lieb, Esq., MPH and Scott Perry
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