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You have a mold problem.

By Douglas Wall

Services for Real Estate Pros with Radon & Mold Professionals

August 04, 2010 09:29 AM

Another mislabeled home today, second one this week. "You have a mold problem, call the cleanup company." After a real mold inspection by a State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor, no you do not have a "mold problem". That is bad news for a homeowner but not as bad as when the "inspector" gives the all clear when there really is a problem.

Consumers in Ft Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs and Marco Island, Florida are still hiring unlicensed inspectors to do their mold inspections and mold testing. Why would you hire an unlicensed mold assessor? Qualified mold inspectors have no problem getting the Mold Assessor license from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Mold Assessors are required to have experience, training and insurance. No license qualifies for another license; a home inspector license does NOT qualify for a mold assessor license.

Effective: July 1, 2010

Florida Law requires Mold Assessors (Inspectors) to be licensed by the Florida DBPR.

(Chapter 468, Part XVI of the Florida Statutes and Rule 61-31 of the Florida Administrative Code.)

Verify a License: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/

click Verify license / click City -County / click License Category click License Type / choose County

August 1, 2010

State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessors:

"Grandfather" clause makes it easy for qualified individuals to obtain a license until March of 2011.

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