Jacksonville’s ‘Safe’ House Had Mold Reports

📅 Published: April 2025
🕵🏽 Investigator: Snap Press | CodeWatchdog Bureau

🚨 Summary
In April 2025, Snap Press uncovered that a Jacksonville property labeled as a city-funded “Safe House” had multiple mold violations — including black mold — which were never disclosed to tenants or contractors working inside.📧 Leaked Internal Memos
Internal repair logs revealed the property had:3 ignored maintenance requests citing mold growth2 water leak incidents left unresolved for over 30 daysOne note from a city official:“We’ll sanitize it before inspection. No need to mention mold on record.”📊 Suppressed Health Records
Based on anonymous tip-offs and whistleblower documents:At least 2 families reported respiratory illness while staying at the propertyMold inspection results were marked “Not Required” in official logsNo visible signage or public warnings were posted🧱 Case Study: “Safe House” 2107 Fairfax St
A shelter program under Jacksonville Emergency Housing Division listed this address as “certified for occupancy” —
yet city inspectors skipped re-evaluation after flooding occurred in January.⚖️ Legal Implications
Failure to disclose known mold risks may violate:Florida’s Landlord Disclosure LawLocal Public Health Code 15.3(c)One legal analyst noted:“If mold was known and unreported, this opens them to liability — especially in a city-funded program.”🔍 Ongoing Investigation
Snap Press is filing formal FOIA requests to:Retrieve full maintenance and inspection historyIdentify responsible staff who approved occupancy📤 Submit a Tip
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