Q: Rights for mold inspection and rent rebate after water damage in TN rental
My daughter, who is a college student living out of state, experienced significant water damage in her rented house due to a broken sprinkler line on the second floor. The incident occurred on a Wednesday, and the landlord's initial response that night was minimal. By the second day, ceilings below the break were removed, and a Disaster Recovery company arrived on Friday to begin remediation. Given the extensive water damage, we're concerned that minimal drywall removal was done, especially in areas with visible water stains behind baseboards and ponding water on the level below the broken pipe. The subsequent repair work was intrusive, and I am concerned that the landlord may have influenced the remediation process to reduce the insurance claim. We worry that mold may develop inside the wall cavities. What rights does my daughter have to ensure there is no mold in the walls? Additionally, is the landlord required to rebate any portion of the rent during the repairs?
A: A Tennessee attorney could advise best but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your daughter's stressful situation. A L-T attorney could advise best on the issue of rebates. As far as assurances of no mold within cavities, you could see if the remediation company's report addresses the issue. Otherwise, it could be a difficult element to guarantee or monitor without follow-ups by technicians opening and visually inspecting cavities. Good luck
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