Re: Topic Change: Re:apartments

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Isn't it funny how each state varies. If I were you I'd check (unless you

already have) into the reasonable accommodation thing. If your states Real

Estate board uses it-it falls under the discrimination act-I thought all States

had to follow the discrimination act) which they have to comply with. Now let

me tell you. Alot of them try not too and some of them don't understand that by

not complying w/the reasonable accommodations act that they are breaking the

law. It is discrimination. If you have an illness and need special reasonable

accommodations, if you are willing to pay for the work, or wait for the

apartment for reasonable accommodations then they have to comply. There have

been many lawsuits around the US by prospective tenants that were discriminated

against because they needed reasonable accommodations, even though it didn't

fall under the disability act. The disability act is totally different. Not

preaching to you. Just want to make sure everyone understands that this is a

law, not just a choice the landlord can make.

The units I am looking at have carpet. I'd prefer hardwood. However, that

would mean I had to take a lower unit which I am not going to do. However, the

complex is willing to deduct the price of new carpet and put it toward hardwood

floors, or whatever other type I would like. Or, I can just wait for a unit to

be vacated and they will install new carpet free of charge. I will pay to have

the duct work cleaned which is not very much, also I will purchase and replace

the filters every month as I do now. Also, if there is a roof leak my apartment

will be the first to get attention.

Just remember everyone. Don't fixate on MOLD. Make it about your health and

allergens that cause your illness. Pet dander, smoking, cleaning products,

things spilled in the carpet that could cause you to stop breathing, or have

some other medically documented illness. Don't use the word mold. It scares

them off, and they have no intention of accommodating. Heck if you find mold

you might go public and tell everyone, ruin their business, which could start

lawsuits. They don't want that.

There have been several others that have tried these suggestions and have

wonderful luck.

You could be correct though w/your state. I just thought I remember being told

all States w/in the US follow the decimination act. Not trying to boss you or

tell you you don't know what you are doing. Just trying to help give not only

you but others some food for thought. Or maybe some suggestions they didn't

know about. Maybe just some ideas incase they have to face what many of us are.

Someone else deciding our IAQ quality is not something I look forward to. But,

if I can control it somewhat it will help.

Re: [] Re: EPA-TFS

, I went onto the EPA site, called the toll free number and ordered the

kit. They were very nice and said they would get it right out to me. This should

be a mandatory kit for every school.

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