My remedy is a couple things: 1) Cancel the contract and pocket the earnest money ($10K) 2) Negotiate something and if so, what?

Yes, investigating and managing the remediation of mold is a big part of my job.

Within 1 week after the inspector left we had remediated the minor mold problems, got a dehumidifier setup in the basement, etc.

Should I push for a mold remediation company and a mold report?

Will the seller remedy any current issues or is the property as is?

Finally, given the leak in the roof, there is probably also a mold issue which could cost several thousand dollars to remediate.

If you have more cash to put down and would like to do so remember there is deferred maintenance you can put your money in to remedy.

Bring in 1+ people who specilalize in mold remediation BEFORE you make a final committment to building - you should be able to get an estimate and an idea of the mild/serious nature of it.

I'd suggest you do what is customary for the area and not blaze any new trails in collection and eviction remedies.

The home inspection came back with so many items needing repair that my son thought all home inspections were written in red ink (red means repair needed.)If buying as a owner, not investor, there is a lead paint provision that will help you rehab the lead paint for up to $4000 (they will rebate that costs to you) or let you out of the contract if the lead paint estimate is more that $4000 to remediate.