Black Mold Consumes Co. Home

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" Black Mold Consumes Co. Home "

WKRN Nashville

http://www.wkrn.com/nashville/news/black-mold-consumes-wilson-co-home

It seems simple enough to most people; get a great deal on an older

home and then use a little sweat equity to make it into a dream

home, but it could turn into a nightmare.

One County family that bought their dream house, or so they

thought. They thought they were buying a 160 year old fixer

upper. " We knew it was going to take some work, and we were ready

to do some work, " said Sickler.

and Tracey Sickler said that the wood on their home, now

covered with mold, didn't look like that back in January. They

contend someone was wiping the walls with bleach to cover up black

toxic mold. Now, the...

....Sickler's are living with the home's previous owner, who just

happens to live next door however the family is running out of

patience.

" We went back and looked at the paperwork that Mr. had done on

the disclosure. And it ask to the seller, 'Do you know of any

existing or preexisting mold conditions within the home', and he

checked no, " said Tracey Sickler.

Jay Chesley Real Estate brokered the deal, but the agent, Benny

was an independent contractor for the realtor and has since

moved to Arkansas. " As far as saying its all Mr. 's problem, I

don't know that. Legally I don't know what the situation mightbe, "

said Jay Chesley. He said he tried to work with the Sicklers and

even got a microbiologist to investigate the mold.

The Sicklers said they just want their dream to be realized, and a

healthy environment to raise their children. In the meantime, the

Sickler's will be guests in then house next door to their dream.

The Sicklers had friends in the home renovation business walk

through the home before they signed the deal, but they never found

any evidence of mold.

Black mold can pose serious health risks to people living in homes

overrun by it. Here are some signs to look for:

- Highhumidity in the area; Outdoor humidity impacts indoor

humidity - Water or pipe leaks. Many mold problems start after some

sort of water intrusion - Watch for anyone inside your home,

suffering from increased allergy symptoms - A leaky roof. If you

notice a leak, you should immediately look for mold in ceilings and

on the highest level of the floor of your home.