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    Default Re: What is the Proper Process for Repairing Water Damage in an Occupied Rental Prope

    You will need to talk to the building inspector for your community to find out what actions are required on the part of your landlord. If the construction occurred after 1978, there shouldn't be any asbestos in the drywall compound. If earlier, then the building department should know exactly what is required for a building of that age.

    If the drywall is removed along with any other wet materials so that the wall space doesn't sit wet long enough to form mold, then mold should not develop from the new leak.

    You can see if a lawyer will give you a free consultation to discuss your situation. If so, following consultation you can discuss what the lawyer might be able to accomplish for you and what it would cost, then determine if you want to hire the lawyer.

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    Default Re: What is the Proper Process for Repairing Water Damage in an Occupied Rental Prope

    Ok thank you. I will contact the city tomorrow because the condo was constructed in 1972 I believe. The handyman she hired today is currently drilling holes in the drywall and he is going to place a fan or two near said holes in an attempt to dry it out. He said he is going to come back in a couple days to "test" it. When asked what was involved with testing, he didn't really have an answer. From my previous experiences, the contractor has used a meter that is non-invasive and measures moisture along the surface. This guy had no idea what that was. Also he mentioned they would not test it for asbestos or mold and currently he is disturbing (drilling into) the drywall without considering the correct protocol. I'm fairly sure it is not to code/process and I worry for my family's health. Likely we will be ok but even so, this is not acceptable to me to be put in this position.

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