Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law adding a new Article 32 to the Labor Law establishing the licensing of mold inspection, assessment and remediation specialists and minimum work standards. The bill requires any contractor engaging in mold assessment, remediation or abatement to register with the Department of Labor, take training and education courses, and provide minimum work standards to those who contract with them to remediate mold problems in their home or business. 

REALTORS must be aware that starting in June any mold remediation specialist you refer to customers, clients, sellers or purchasers must be licensed with New York State. This requirement is the same as those applying to licensed home inspector referrals. Click here to learn more.