HUD Mold Form 9548-E H.U.D. Mold Disclosure U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Mold Disclosure Form
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H.U.D. Form HUD-9548-E |
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New HUD Form Promotes Inspections and Testing
June 21, 2004 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) began distribution this month of the new Form HUD-9548-E Radon Gas and Mold Notice and Release Agreement. The form notifies prospective purchasers of single-family property that “radon gas and some molds have the potential to cause serious health problems,” and encourages them “to obtain the services of a qualified and experience professional to conduct inspections and tests regarding radon and mold prior to closing.”
By the end of June, all purchasers will be required to sign the release forever discharging HUD, their marketing and management contractor (M&M Contractor), and the sales agent from any and all claims and liabilities resulting from the presence of radon or mold on the property.
While HUD lauds the new form as helpful and informative, critics contend it is deceptive and discriminatory, as well as a Departmental attempt to shirk its responsibility under the law. At the request of Senators Lugar and Santorum, the HUD Office of Inspector General is currently conducting an investigation (Case HL-04-0612) into the Department’s failure to carry out legally mandated radon testing.