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"Angela St.Aubin" <bodah@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Hi everyone,
> I need your help!
> 2 nights ago, a pipe in my apartment burst and flooded my apartment in
> several inches of water.
> Everything is mostly dry now, but the apartment stinks like you wouldn't
> believe.
> any hints on how to get the mouldy wet smells out? I've half carpet half
> floors.
> It is really humid out and very hot, and raining on and off, so i have the
> windows closed and the AC on.
> I also have cats, so the bathroom smells the worst, where the water
mingled
> with cat food and litter.
> I cant breathe in here, but I've nowhere to escape to, please help!
Your landlord should be addressing this. The carpet probably needs to be
removed along with the padding. Water probably penetrated into the wall
cavities and no doubt wicked into the wallboard. Of course, the contents
are your responsibility. If you have renter's insurance, you should contact
you agent to see what coverage might be available.
The problem is that there is water in places you cannot see. If not dried
properly, you will have mold. The mold could be a health hazard. If I were
you, I'd also contact the local building inspector/code enforcement
office to see what they have to say. You might also call the city/county
health department.
You should contact your landlord ASAP and follow up with a written notice.
The landlord is required to provide a safe and sanitary apartment so at the
very least, you should not have to pay rent while your apartment isn't
inhabitable. I'd ask for compensation. If you get any resistance,
contact an attorney immediately.
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