Mold Infestation Legal Solutions

Summary

Tammy from Wheeling, West Virginia, has been dealing with a severe mold issue in her housing unit for over four years. Despite reporting the issue to her landlord and housing authority, no action has been taken. She has already paid $1,000 to a mold law firm but is struggling to find an attorney who would be willing to wait for payment until she receives compensation. She has also contacted legal aid services and the West Virginia State Bar for assistance but to no avail.

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I have an issue with housing with mold that I've been dealing with for 4 years and 8 months I went and got the mold testing people they confirmed outside in my two units and in my bedroom was I rated now I already paid a thousand to the mold law but it cost $*,* I was wondering if there was any attorney where a thousand was there saying until I won the money or whatever
What is your location, ****? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
Wheeling West Virginia
Have you reported this issue to your landlord or housing authority?
Honey I'm way past that yes I just told you that they got the information from my mold company and we're still here and another thing is there was a guy that lived it Booker T that they have mold over there 20 years he lived there they moved him over here and never told anybody well now he's having issues here they're paying the panhandle for him he's only been here 9 months honey I've been here for 4 years and 9 months and they they didn't even pay for my mole people I'm still waiting for my money to be
Have you considered filing a lawsuit for negligence against your landlord or housing authority? In West Virginia, landlords are required to maintain habitable housing.
Yes that's what I want to do but I can't find an attorney to do it besides the mola and I owe them a thousand still I'm on low income only getting $* a month Jesus Lord this is 4 years 9 months honey I got pictures I got hair * * * bags of hair I'm bald
Have you tried contacting legal aid services in West Virginia for assistance with your case? They often provide free or low-cost legal help to those in need.
Yes they don't do that if I'm asking another question I'm just going to I'm just going to quit
Have you contacted the West Virginia State Bar for a referral to a lawyer who specializes in landlord-tenant disputes?
Bye I ain't got time for this s*** do you think I'm dumb
I'm sorry if you felt that way. My intention was to help you navigate your legal issue. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out.
I'm gonna go ahead pay the other *
That's a significant decision. Have you discussed this with the law firm and confirmed they will proceed with your case after this payment?
Yes
What is the name and location of the law firm you're dealing with? This will help me provide more specific information.
Mold Law Firm
What is the specific legal issue you're facing with the mold in your property?
R u serious
I apologize if I upset you. I'm trying to understand your situation better. Could you please elaborate on the specific problems caused by the mold?
Have great night
What is the current condition of the mold issue in your property?
I'm not going to go into this again if I had pictures they are worth a thousand words that's enough for 4 years and 9 months I think don't you
What actions have been taken by the Mold Law Firm regarding your case after your payment?
I still owe them $*,* they raised the price they're quoting me at that price at $*,*
What was the initial agreement with the Mold Law Firm regarding the total cost of their services?
I answered that $*,*
What steps has the Mold Law Firm taken so far in handling your case after your initial payment?
Is none
What was the agreement with the Mold Law Firm about the steps they would take after receiving your payment?