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Mold / Health Hazard in Rental — real estate agent dual agency conflict

Started by just_curious_employee_help · Feb 8, 2024 · 1,843 views · 11 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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just_curious_employee_help OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

real estate agent dual agency conflict. I've been dealing with this for about 12 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 7 years. My monthly rent is $1,542. We are on a month-to-month now.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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newbie_dev_CO

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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seeking_advice_dev_CO

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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VCAnalyst_SF

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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confused_business_owner_2025

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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confused_buyer_advice

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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anon_trader_2023

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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desperate_trader_MA

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably state landlord-tenant code, which requires showing in violation of notice requirements.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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newbie_investor_NY

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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RemoteWorker_EU

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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anon_investor_CA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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