mold issue

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

You could also have construction mold from 15 years ago.

Lets run though this by the numbers.

1) Are you a certified OR licensed mold inspector in your state?
2) Were you hired to do a MOLD inspection?
3) Its the sellers house good, bad or indifferent. He can't say he would not have bought it if he'd known there was MOLD there.
4) Has the buyer had it tested to see what type, counts, etc?
5) If so and its BAD stuff - Its HIS bad stuff. He would have had to deal with it either with you OR with the new guy.
6) Don't get pulled in to HIS problem AND let HIS problem become your problem.

7) Finally if YOU weren't hired or paid to do a MOLD inspection who cares.

I ASSUME your agreement says you DON"T do mold ...............

[Rick Koehler]

Every home inspection, even if your not (paid) inspecting for Mold or Termites, you have to inspect for them both. If you do not, you will end up in trouble. I have found that 90% of attics, basements, and crawl spaces have some form of Mold. All crawl spaces that are not sealed correctly will have Mold. I have found homes that are under construction have mold within the basement areas. All I can say is good luck if you did not mention in your report to have a licensed contractor investigate for mold before closing. It is better to be over protective than not.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by sbrescher

I did a pre listing inspection back in end of september. The homeowners had a offer and the buyer had a inspection company do the inspection. They noted that there was mold in the crawlspace and the deal might fall through. The realtor called me to let me know that the homeowner might call me and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to handle when they tell me how come I did not see the mold which I did not see when I crawled the entire crawlspace, How long would it take for mold to start?

I would review the report and contact them.