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    Default Recurrence of Black Mold Due to a Leaking A/C System

    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Michigan

    Just found black mold for the second time in my apartment. Moved in May 2017 and last found mold back in August 2017.

    The parent problem is a constant leaking from the AC system in this high rise building. I hear drips all the time.

    The most important thing to me is I just want them to fix the leak and clean up the mold. I actually love the building, location, etc.
    So my question is how whats the best way to approach this situation for the 2nd time?

    PS- Last time (Aug 2017) I:
    1) Filled out maintenance report (no response for a week)
    2) Emailed property manager (no response for 2 weeks)
    3) Walked in office, this is when she told me to email her again and don't be hesitant to really let her have it because she was going to show the owner and the madder I was the more serious they would take it...
    4) Emailed her but kept it factual and stern, not angry, they then re-painted and knocked off $200 in rent

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    Default Re: Found Black Mold in Apartment for Second Time Best Approach

    It appears that they took care of the problem and gave you a rent reduction. What more do you want?

    It is a common problem with wall unit ACs in a high rise. The condensation from the AC is collected in a drip pan below the unit and is supposed to drain to the outside.

    The next time you see any signs of mold growing, wash the area with bleach and it will kill the mold. Mold is everywhere. It's in the air just like pollen. When that loaf of bread grows green mold, what do you do with it?

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    Default Re: Found Black Mold in Apartment for Second Time Best Approach

    They painted over the symptoms and did nothing to the problem.
    Throughout the whole summer last year they had 5-6 buckets on the main floor catching leaks.
    That's not commonplace in high rises.

    Another main issue is an overly large compressor they installed last summer blowing gaskets off the ac units. I also had 2 leaks which turned to flooding in my apartment last summer.
    So im not sure whether the current mold is from:

    - AC condensation leaking more than normal from a faulty drain system
    - The walls never being treated properly inside and out from flooding last year and probably before I moved in on 05/2017
    - Constant flooding from any of the higher units above me with the compressor making the units themselves leak
    - Or something else we haven't thought of

    So I don't want more I want right. I want to make sure they take it more serious than a paint job this year and look into possible problems in my immediate area, as well as fixing the compressor that's causing flooding in a lot of units. Screw the $200.

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