Berish v. Bornstein, 21 Mass. L. Rptr. 530 (2006)

Citation: Berish v. Bornstein, 21 Mass. L. Rptr. 530 (2006)
Parent Document: Berish v. Bornstein, 21 Mass. L. Rptr. 530 (2006)
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date: 2006-05-22
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/8356288/berish-v-bornstein/ ↗

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In order to remediate the situation, Gordon opined that insulation would have to be removed in the attic or the duct works and that the HVAC units had to be cleaned and disinfected. Where there was fiberglass duct work in those contaminated areas, that would have to be removed and replaced. The only way to prevent the molds from growing is to reduce the relative humidity, and that all water vapor must be exhausted out to the exterior of the building. Gordon testified that although the existence of a strong odor of mold affected the quality of life, it did not present a health issue. Gordon conceded that the lack of maintenance on the HVAC system could possibly cause the mold to grow inside the unit and there is no evidence before the court as to whether or not the Trustees had a routine maintenance policy with respect to that system which contained much moisture by its very nature.

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