Hi my name is Pierre Thernize , I have worked in the banking (licensed personal investment banker), insurance (life and health) and tax (my own tax preparation office) fields.

Have the tenants (or you) call the city, health dept, fire dept, P&Z, let the address the violations and contact him for repairs.

If you have a steam heating system now that would work if the power fails provided you have a standing pilot light or one that ignites from a battery backup.

For a restaurant the lease should be specific as to drains kept clear, operable toilets, cleaned grease traps, health code issues pertaining to the RE, etc.

Fixing this is going to depend on how bad the affected area is.If there's just some mold spots on a bathroom ceiling, you can kill the mold with some vinegar, or bleach/borax.Bigger mold defects (like deep penetration) might cost you significantly more.If I was in this situation, I'll first get a friend out who knows what he/she is doing for input, then maybe start getting quotes from mold specialists.And you do want to do this as soon as possible - you're right this could affect your health and that of your loved ones

@Carlos Ortiz Have a joyful, health and very prosperous 2014 and thereafter.

There is some situation in their life that is creating motivation (health issues, financial problems, job loss, death in the family, divorce, etc.) that results in the desire to sell their house quickly for cash without making repairs...

I was out for about a year from late 2009 due to health reasons.

health reasons.

You can see the influences of big business in this country, clearly in the ACA that took on our health care system and the outright war declared by the industry in all kinds activities to sabotage the Act.