Renter and Mold
Mold is fast becoming one of the biggest concerns for tenants across the USA as exposure to it has been linked to serious health conditions including chronic fatigue, asthma, pneumonia, hemorrhaging and skin conditions. It has, in fact, been estimated that as many...
Military Housing With Mold
A survey published by the Military Family Advisory Network found that more than half of respondents who have lived in privatized military housing within the past three years had a "negative" or "very negative" experience with privatized military housing. Respondents...
Mold Can Be Harmful to Your Health
Mold Exposure to molds can be harmful to your health — especially in children, whose defense systems are only partially formed. Our bodies come in contact with mold in three ways: by breathing mold spores that become airborne; by eating mold in food; and by touching...
What to do if you see or smell mold in your home
What to do if you see or smell mold in your home The most important step is to identify the source(s) of moisture, which result in mold growth, and make repairs to stop them. If you only clean up the mold and do not fix the moisture problem, most likely the mold...
Facts About Mold in Your Home and Work Place
Facts About Mold Introduction The available science on molds and their potential health effects remains under study, but considerable progress has been made. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Institute of Medicine of the U.S. National...
Canada Mold Health Warning
After reviewing the latest studies, Environment Canada has issued new indoor-air quality-standards for mold (shown growing in the lab) in homes. Since mold and mildew problems tend to be worse during damp periods of spring and summer, heed the recommendations in the...
Mold in My Home
Mold in My Home How do I know if I have a mold or moisture problem? Mold or moisture problems may be visible or hidden. Visible areas could include surfaces in the building itself and items in the building. Examples of hidden problem areas include beneath wallpaper,...
Health Effects of Mold Exposure
What is mold and why is it growing indoors? Mold (and mildew) are common terms for fungi that can grow in damp locations in buildings, although molds are present everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Molds are important microorganisms because they help break down dead...
Mold and Tenant Rights
Mold and its associated health risks are a concern for renters everywhere. Tenants and landlords share responsibility for controlling mold to ensure healthy living conditions. Renters expect landlords to provide homes free of mold caused by leaky roofs and windows,...
Where to Report Mold Problems as a Tenant
Related Articles California is one of a handful of states that strictly regulates mold growth in rental properties. The presence of mold in your apartment or home can affect the indoor air quality, causing you to suffer from a range of harmful health effects from the...
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