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    Default Illness Resulting from Mold Growth in Campus Housing

    My room had wet carpet for a week before the university would even come to look at the problem. I placed a work order, checked on the work order, and contacted the person in charge of student housing, all prior to a response by the university. Over the course of the week, the room began to smell like mold. I went to the health center and was treated for symptoms related to mold exposure.

    Is the university liable under gross negligence? I sent an email about the mold and water and while i was promised someone would be there soon, no one came until I said that the problem may fall under the gross negligence clause of the housing contract.

    Please advise me on my rights and the steps I should take to protect them.

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    Default Re: Illness Resulting from Mold Growth in Campus Housing

    What are your damages? A doctor said your symptoms might be mold-related. The issue is now resolved, right - the carpet has been cleaned and is dry?

    How did the carpet become wet in the first place?

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    Default Re: Illness Resulting from Mold Growth in Campus Housing

    The doctor said the symptoms were caused by the mold. I lost the ability to use the room; rent is over $900 a month and I won't be able to use the room for a total of 2 weeks. As of today, 10 days after the complaint, the carpet is still saturated, though plans are in place to have the it replaced on Monday. The carpet became wet from a leaking water heater.

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