Comments on: Second time flooding in my daughters room at college… https://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights/second-time-flooding-in-my-daughters-room-at-college Sat, 16 Oct 2021 17:50:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 By: Sandra https://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights/second-time-flooding-in-my-daughters-room-at-college#comment-37095 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:10:26 +0000 http://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights?p=5507#comment-37095 Does she have renter’s insurance? Renter’s insurance covers for the damages to her personal belongings even if it was due to burst pipes or some problem with the plumbing. Her LL’s insurance will only cover the damages to the rental property. But since this has happened twice, then she can speak to her LL about a possible rent reduction. Do not withhold rent unless you go through the clerk of court. If the LL does not cooperate, you can file a complaint against him through the RPA.

You’re right, though, mold may start to develop due to constant exposure to water and moisture but if it develops really fast, it may not be the dreaded black mold. She can tell her LL about it and usually, it will only require a quick scraping and then cleaning of the surface affected by mold. Sounds like she needs to move out at the end of her lease…the many apartment problems may be distractions to her studies. Good luck!

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