One of my homeowners I keep in contact with from Vrginia asked me yesterday to send over my thoughts on what people impacted by Chinese drywall need for a list they are compiling as a result of a meeting in Washington DC this past week.
Here were some of my thoughts plus more:
We need to find out ASAP what the identifiable markers are and if they are consistently found in tainted sheetrock so we can cut loose on remediation protocol that can certify a house as clean.
A certification has to be based on a measurable scientific basis by someone who has a license at risk. That is going to be determined by the scientists and researchers if they can find a common marker. If they cannot find a marker, then the Florida Drywall Coalition’s “smell” and HEPA vacuuming protocol or whatever Spiderman Mullohand and his group comes up with might be sufficient, at least for now. At least it is something and involves qualified people with licenses.
We need FEMA assistance or help for people who have medical impacts or children and need to get out temporarily. This could also be financial assistance through mortgage forbearance or rent assistance programs.
We are going to have to get help for homeowners if their homeowners insurance cancels; the lenders will demand that because of their cancellation clauses in their loan documents. We need the government to hold insurance companies accountable; just like we need financial oversight reform we also need it on all insurance. Whether it is health, home, auto or professional. It is unfair to charge exuberant rates and then refuse to pay, cancel or pull out just because things got unexpectedly riskier than you anticipated. If you are going to play, play fair.
We need lower thresholds on tax deductions to assist people on repair, especially if it is coming out of their pocket. We also need to widen the scope to include deductions for temporary places to live, etc.
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