Building Industry Tight-Lipped About Mold

icTendiche home building photo-9industry faces many challenges these days, from increasing costs of labor and materials, to changes in federal and state regulations, to issues of liability such as asbestos and lead paint. Mold is the most recent liability issue to enter the fray. However, the home building industry, in general, remains fairly tight-lipped on the subject of how the recent surge of mold claims is affecting the industry.

Most industry officials admit they are hesitant to discuss the mold liability issue for fear the mere mention might draw them into litigation circles. David Jaffe, staff vice president …