Question from housingsearch18
I have been looking for an apartment or house and found a place, and my major question has to do with the flooring.
I finally found hard flooring instead of carpet. However, it is pergo but it is 5-6 years old. Do you think that the pergo being 5-6 years old is probably okay for someone with MCS or how long does it generally take pergo to offgas? I know everyone is different but anyone have a guest on whether this is likely safe? I am told it was never sanded or refinished with toxic chemicals since it was installled.
I have been trying to get a month to month lease or some opportunity to sleep in the apartment prior to taking it but have not been successful. Does anyone know if this request could be a reasonable accomodation (assuming I pay any costs to stay there and extra costs incurred…) or not under the FHA?
Thanks,
Debra’s Answer
I can’t tell you definitively if 5-6 years is long enough for Pergo flooring to outgas. It would depend on the conditions. I would judge by how you felt being in the room or by having formaldehyde levels measured. It certainly would be less than new Pergo flooring.
I think it’s reasonable to be allowed to spend one night in the unit, especially if you pay for it, but I don’t know what your legal rights are.
