My concerns are that even if we are going to deal with it, and have a certification from a mold remediator, if the problem returned, I can find myself deal with a "mold is gold" lawyer.What do you think?

Originally posted by @Michael Kresloff:How do I estimate asbestos and mold removal for 1000 sq foot basement Michael - you need to call a few mold remediation companies in your area.

I want you to have legal advice and be comfortable with this decision about your home.Now I will tell you, unless your attorney is an expert with a lease with option, subject to existing financing, owner financing, and other legal remedies for your situation, he’s probably have a say ” don’t do it.”Then I reach for my nolo.com article, and go over the different seller financing possibilities.Seehttp://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/seller-financing-home-sales-30164.htmlAnd I walk them through all the situations in the article, from lease purchase to subject to, to installment sale, to wraparound mortgage.

In consideration of Landlord foregoing the installation of a keyed dead bolt device on the back door of the dwelling and for consenting to the Tenants installing a “doggy door” in the back door of the dwelling at the Tenant’s own cost, Tenants hereby waive any and all rights and remedies they may have against the landlord for violations of the Texas Property Code and for any and all damages which the Tenants may suffer as a result, or in any way relating to, a keyed deadbolt not being installed on the back door of the dwelling or as a result, or in any way relating to, the allowance of a “doggy door” to be installed in the back door of the dwelling.

I have seen the existence of oil tanks not be remediated properly, and it end up costing a developer $500,000 to remedy the situation, including the environmental impact and the cost of fees and penalties levied against them. 

You would generally never have a reroof job, just maintenance every 10 years where you remediate blisters, fill low spots and apply a new coat of elastomeric.

As @Shawn Dandridge has pointed out, you have legal remedy through the U.S. court system.

Hopefully remediation costs were factored into your purchase price.

According to the township if I bring them my time line, cost, and scope of work to remedy the work they may be able to negotiate down the fines, but there's no guarantee of this.

Good deals usually come with things that need to be remedied so you have to decide if you're willing to pay a few hundred $$ more or a couple thousand more to deal with the mold?