Copala 4102 is UNSAFE

This rental unit has documented health and safety issues confirmed by professional testing.

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THE MOLD PROBLEM AT COPALA 4102

WHAT HAPPENEDOn September 11, 2025, I first reported visible mold contamination to the property management company (CaboCondoVacations.com). Their response was to paint over the mold rather than investigate or remediate the source.In late October 2025, after returning from a vacation, I discovered extensive black mold growth inside the Master Bedroom split AC unit. Within three days of sleeping in that bedroom, I became seriously ill with severe respiratory symptoms, elevated heart rate, and intense allergic reactions.THE CONTAMINATION SOURCEThe mold was growing inside the air conditioning units - specifically in the blower mechanisms where it could not be seen during normal inspections. Every time the AC ran, it was blowing contaminated air throughout the bedroom.The Master Bathroom ceiling also showed visible mold that had been painted over rather than properly remediated. The mold appeared to be growing behind the AC unit installation in the bathroom wall.PROFESSIONAL TESTING REVEALED SEVERE CONTAMINATIONAfter management told me professional testing was "too expensive," I paid $800 out of pocket to have the unit tested by a California-certified laboratory (EMSL Analytical). The results were alarming:- Contamination levels were tens of times higher than safe outdoor baseline measurements
- The primary contaminant was Aspergillus and Penicillium - mold species known to cause serious health problems
- Testing showed 99% contamination signature indicating active mold growth inside the unit
- All bedrooms were severely contaminated and deemed unsafe for habitation
- The living room also showed the indoor contamination signature, confirming the AC system was spreading spores throughout the unitThe laboratory report included specific spore counts per room, mold species identification, and detailed analysis confirming this was an active contamination event requiring professional remediation.MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSE: 71 DAYS OF FAILUREFrom the first report on September 11, 2025 until I was forced to move out on November 21, 2025, management attempted multiple inadequate "fixes" that never addressed the source:1. Painted over visible mold (September 11)
2. Surface cleaning only - wiped visible surfaces but never disassembled AC units
3. "Deep cleaning" - same surface-level approach
4. Fogging/sterilization - temporary measure that doesn't remove mold colonies
5. Never cleaned inside the AC units where the mold was actively growing
6. Never performed post-remediation testing to confirm the problem was resolvedKEY MANAGEMENT FAILURES- Refused to pay for professional testing - stated it was "too expensive"
- Ignored TWO formal requests for temporary relocation during remediation
- Blamed the tenant - suggested I ran the AC "too much" (the AC must run in Cabo heat)
- Cost avoidance over safety - owner "would like to try other stuff" before hiring professionals
- 71 days from first report to forced move-out with no proper remediationDOCUMENTED HEALTH IMPACTWithin 3 days of exposure, I experienced:- Severe sneezing and runny nose
- Intense watery eyes
- Persistent nasal tickle
- Elevated respiratory rate
- Heart palpitations and elevated heart rate
- Sleep disturbances
- Symptoms that matched mold exposure rather than infectionI documented these symptoms contemporaneously in writing to management. The symptoms began immediately after sleeping in the contaminated Master Bedroom and improved when I moved to the guest room temporarily.My dog also became ill after the exposure and died shortly after I left the property. While I cannot definitively prove causation, the timing is documented.WHY THIS UNIT IS DANGEROUS1. The source was never addressed - AC units were never properly disassembled and cleaned
2. No post-remediation testing - there's no verification that contamination levels have decreased
3. Management has shown a pattern of cost avoidance over tenant safety
4. Surface cleaning cannot eliminate mold growing inside mechanical systems
5. The unit is currently still being rented on Airbnb with no remediation or health disclosureTIMELINE SUMMARY- September 11, 2025 - First mold report, management paints over it
- Late October 2025 - Black mold discovered inside AC unit
- October 26-27, 2025 - Management attempts surface cleaning only
- October 29, 2025 - Management refuses professional remediation company, owner says it's "too expensive"
- November 3, 2025 - Still waiting for "inspector" over a month after initial report
- November 4, 2025 - I pay $800 for professional testing myself
- November 6, 2025 - Laboratory results confirm severe contamination
- November 7-18, 2025 - Management attempts fogging/sterilization, never addresses source
- November 21, 2025 - Forced to move out due to unsafe conditions
- December 2, 2025 - Management refuses to return $1,000 security depositTotal time from first report to forced move-out: 71 daysTHE UNIT REMAINS UNSAFEAs of today, Copala 4102 is still being rented to unsuspecting tenants on Airbnb and other platforms. There has been:- No professional mold remediation addressing the AC system contamination
- No post-remediation air quality testing
- No health disclosure to new renters
- No indication management has changed their approach to cost avoidanceWHY YOU SHOULD CAREIf you are considering renting Copala 4102, you should know:1. Management prioritizes cost over tenant health and safety
2. Professional testing revealed contamination far exceeding safe levels
3. The contamination source (AC units) was never properly remediated
4. Management refused to pay for testing and blamed the tenant
5. Relocation requests during remediation were completely ignored
6. The property management company has shown a documented pattern of negligence spanning 71 daysWHAT MAKES THIS CASE DIFFERENTThis isn't about minor moisture issues or cosmetic mold. This is about:- Laboratory-confirmed severe contamination by a certified California lab
- 71 days of documented management negligence through dated WhatsApp and email communications
- Immediate health impact documented in real-time to management
- Cost avoidance explicitly stated in writing by management
- Active endangerment of current and future tenants by continuing to rent the unit
- Bad faith refusal to return security deposit despite documented uninhabitable conditionsGET THE FULL DOCUMENTATIONThe complete evidence package includes:- Professional laboratory report showing exact contamination levels and mold species identification
- Complete 71-day timeline with dated WhatsApp and email communications
- Photos and videos of the mold contamination
- Management's written refusal to pay for testing ("too expensive")
- Documentation of ignored relocation requests
- Medical evidence of health impact
- Proof the property is still being rented with no remediation
- Formal legal complaint filed with PROFECO (Mexican consumer protection agency)Request the complete documentation using the form below to receive the full laboratory report, timeline, and evidence package via email.---This information is provided as a public health warning to protect future renters. All facts are documented and verifiable through professional laboratory testing, dated communications, and photographic evidence.