The federal government has dedicated significant resources to helping families affected by the drywall issue in their homes. The government has committed to providing answers and solutions to these homeowners. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR), and numerous state departments of health have been working together to investigate and analyze how Chinese made drywall entered into the country, where it was used, what it was composed of, and what impact it may have on human health and corrosion of electrical and fire safety components.
Chinese drywall presents several complicated issues and there are several studies underway to determine the effects of any foreign substances in the drywall. Consumers who suspect their house contains tainted drywall should contact the agencies listed below.
Additionally, legislation was recently passed by the Florida Legislature and signed by the Governor to assist homeowners who property values have been affected by the tainted drywall. This legislation requires property appraisers to adjust the assessed value of properties constructed with the tainted drywall. This law applies to the 2010 assessments and subsequent assessment rolls until 2017. At that time, the law will be reviewed by the Florida Legislature and re-enacted, if necessary.