Mold Complaint...

[Gunnar F.]

Hello all. I am unaware of any mold problems in my rental home. I cannot recall ever having conducted any inspection for mold (though I assume the house checked out adequately when I purchased it around 2002). My tenant just emailed me the following:

I plan to respond as follows for now, while I consult with my realtor about a trusted mold remediation company:

I have no problem paying for mold inspection/remediation and commissioning this activity promptly. I am concerned about the phrasing of the question in that it seeks "evidence." It sounds as if a lawyer in the background may be operating on a theory that landlords owe a duty to inspect for mold preemptively. Would appreciate any advice.