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How Multifamily Operators Can Keep Mold From Becoming a Major Liability
Industry analysis in Multi-Housing News (Oct 21, 2026) argues mold liability for multifamily owners turns on documentation: what management knew, when, and what it did. Cites D.C.'s $41M Marbury Plaza judgment, Maryland's Tenant Mold Protection Act (15-day assessment / 45-day remediation timelines), and the Sales v. Kecoughtan negligent-repair precedent, with operational guidance on moisture control, 48-hour drying, and red-flag work-order patterns.
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Industry analysis in Multi-Housing News (Oct 21, 2026) argues mold liability for multifamily owners turns on documentation: what management knew, when, and what it did. Cites D.C.'s $41M Marbury Plaza judgment, Maryland's Tenant Mold Protection Act (15-day assessment / 45-day remediation timelines), and the Sales v. Kecoughtan negligent-repair precedent, with operational guidance on moisture control, 48-hour drying, and red-flag work-order patterns.
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