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mold remediation

Mold Causes Child Permanent Brain Damage

July 28, 2010

Ebony joins the ranks of many others who have had permanent damage as a result of failed remediation of mold. Yet, despite these examples, there is still a large public consensus that does not believe mold can do anything more than irritate allergies. For this reason, building owners will not even seek a mold removal estimate.

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Tennessee Floods Teach New Lessons on Mold

July 16, 2010

The problem here is that many people are tied down with inaction because they have flood insurance. Having flood insurance seems to cause more damage than it saves. They are forbidden to start removing damp materials until an adjuster can come and assess the damage. Unfortunately, during floods that affect hundreds of people, these adjusters are in short supply. It can take weeks before an adjuster will show up. By this time, it’s too late. Your insurance may cover the flood damage, but the mold damage that results is usually not covered by insurance.

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More Mold Tax Tips

February 26, 2010

This tip might come in handy if you are renting or otherwise do not own your mold-infested living space. How I understand it is that if you are diagnosed with a mold related illness, then removal of the mold would be necessary to relieve the diagnosed condition. This is similar to lowering cabinets and light switches and building ramps to accommodate someone in a wheelchair. The primary purpose of these costs is to improve a medical condition; therefore, they are considered medical expenses.

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