Is a Landlord Responsible for Mold?
California was the first state in the country to pass a law dealing with toxic mold in residential rental property when the Toxic Mold Protection Act went into effect in 2001. The law establishes requirements for landlords when residential rental properties are...
Should a Renter Leave if Mold Is Found?
Mold is a type of microscopic fungi that thrives in moist conditions and grows on any organic material including wood, paper and fibers. Colonies of mold can cover a large area and are usually black, white, grey, brown or green. Not only does mold damage the surfaces...
How to Prevent Mold in a Trailer or Motorhome
VENTILATION! Air circulation is the key when it comes to preventing mold in your trailer. Open all windows, doors and vents to ventilate as much as possible. Even if you are using furnace, keep your roof vents at least halfway open. Fix any water leaks in...
How Much Do Mold Inspections Cost?
Mold inspection costs vary widely depending on the size of the property, extent of the mold inspection, number of mold samples, and other factors. We've heard of price quotes as low as $300 and as high as $3,000. While cost is clearly an important factor for most...
What Is Mold Testing?
Broadly speaking, most mold testing involves taking a sample of either the air or a surface. Essentially, a mold inspector "tests" the air or surface to find out what kind of mold exists and/or if the mold found is able to grow in the area tested. Mold Testing: Air...
Mold Home Test Kits vs. Mold Inspection
We advise AVOIDING mold test kits. Unfortunately, home mold test kits are a waste of money. Here are several reasons to consider... 5 Reasons Mold Test Kits Waste Your Money The most important part of a mold inspection is the inspection, not the mold samples. Mold...
All About Toxic Mold
What Is Toxic Mold? The term "toxic mold" is loosely used in the industry and has different meanings depending upon the user. It commonly refers to a group of molds capable of producing toxins and that have received a lot of attention in the media. The topic of mold...
How to Find a Qualified Mold Inspector
Important Tips To Find A Mold Inspector Finding a good mold inspector is somewhat akin to finding a good doctor or mechanic. Some time and effort is required and even with that effort, sometimes mistakes and poor choices still happen. However, you can still put the...
Streptomycetes and Toxic Mold in the Home
Johansson, E., S. J. VESPER, L. Levin, G. LeMasters, S. Grinshpun, AND T. Reponen. Streptomycetes in house dust: associations with housing characteristics and endotoxin. INDOOR AIR. Blackwell Publishing, Malden, MA, 21(4):300-310, (2011). Impact/Purpose: Approximately...
Mold in Rentals: Landlord and Tenant Responsilitiy
Mold is one of the newest environmental hazards causing concern among renters. Across the country, tenants have won multimillion-dollar cases against landlords for significant health problems -- such as rashes, chronic fatigue, nausea, cognitive losses, hemorrhaging,...
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