Questions & answers about mold and other indoor hazard or contamination in rental properties:

FAQs about renting a moldy apartment, home, or trailer: what can & should you do about it. These questions & answers can help sort out problems with mold contamination or other safety or indoor air quality hazards in rental homes.

This article series discusses the steps that a tenant in a rental apartment or rental home can take to look for and test for mold, responding to other possible indoor contaminants or safety hazards, how to inform building management of a known or suspected building hazard or safety problem, what to expect the rental property managers to do if they are going to address a health or safety problem properly, and what the rental apartment tenant needs to watch out for during a mold investigation and mold remediation of their home.

Mold Cleanup FAQs for Rental Tenants

These questions & answers about what tenants should or can do about moldy rental apartments, mobile homes or other residences were posted originally at RENTERS & TENANTS ADVICE for UNSAFE or UNHEALTHY HOME - be sure to see that article and its advice.

Question: mushrooms growing out of carpet

(Aug 29, 2011) sick in tennessee said:

hi am the anonymous poster that had the mushroom growing and the health issues. the land lord is pretending there is no issue. she said the mushroom didnt grow here, but it did.

i still have it even though it has been pulled from its root. i havent looked into a lawyer. cant afford any extra bills. but i will definitely contact the legal clinic here. thank you for that.

i really dont know how to prove it though. im scared they will just say i have always had asthma or that its just gotten worse and that my son is just getting sick because he is a kid and they get germs.

Reply:

Sick, the mushroom itself may be unimportant; but if there are wet conditions and a large problem mold reservoir (visible or hidden) there are likely to be health risks.

It is very difficult to PROVE that mold in a building has caused an illness. People are complex organisms exposed to a wide range of materials moving through various buildings and spaces, not just their home. BUT if we find a large problem mold reservoir in a building, experts agree that it is a hazard that should be removed.

And if you determine what kinds of mold dominated the environment, your physician may find that information helpful.

Question: What are my rights if the landlord won't fix a problem. Can I sue?

(Nov 26, 2012) Snowyva Almon said:

I have a an eight month old child and do not want her exposed to any hazards regarding water damaging my apartment from leaks or water backing up coming out of my drains. What are my rights, what can I do when the landlord not dealing with mold issue where there was damage from water leak.

Can I get an attorney and sue the landlord?

(Dec 14, 2012) Owner wont give us our full depo said:

We have been living there for almost a year, we contacted them about the mold and they came in to look at the place. They offered us a rent free month to find a new place. Which we did take and found a place. We had agreed that they would give us our deposit back since the damage on the house was due to the mold.

We are due to move out this saturday and the owner wants the house empty and the key's in her hand before she gives us our deposit back.

We explained to her that we need it to put it down as the first month's rent for the new place.

She said she understood, now I am fearful that once we give her back the house empty and the key's that she will try to say "Well this wasnt like this when you moved in" and wont want to give us our deposit back. What can I do? I don't know if there is anything that I can do.

We have been having problems with the leaking since we moved in it's been almost a year and every time it rains the water seeps in and some of our things are damaged. Can any one tell me what I can do? I need help.

(Jan 6, 2013) Lee said:

Are the landlords required to perform mold testing upon tennants' request?

Reply:

SnowyVA Almon et als:

Questions about your rights as a tenant are something to ask a LOCAL real estate attorney. In many jurisdictions, and in many standard leases, the landlord is obligated to provide safe, habitable premises.

Before starting the expense, trouble, and aggravation of suing anyone, make sure that you can document specific hazards or defects, then ask your landlord, in writing, to examine and correct them.

Owner Won't

Unfortunately a dispute between you and landlord is a legal matter that turns on the terms and conditions of the lease that you signed. In GENERAL my OPINION is that most leases require the landlord to deliver a safe, habitable, functional home.

If you have proof that that was not the case, an attorney or a judge in small claims court may be able to help you out.

Question: my landlord is going to panel over the mold

(Dec 1, 2012) Anonymous said:

My landlord is planning on pannelling some walls in the house I am renting, wil this actually help? I have asthma and am taking my inhaler up 6 times a day when before I lived in the house I used my blue one maybe three times a WEEK maximum.

Any advice on if his solution will work as i am struggling with heallth due to it.

Reply:

In my opinion, installing paneling atop mold- contaminated surfaces is unlikely to help, wont fix a mold problem, adds new mold-friendly growth surfaces, and will add to the ultimate cost of doing the proper job, that is, remove the mold and fix it's cause.

In addition to possible health risks, there may be added liability for a building owner who takes a cover-up approach to mold rather than following procedures recommended by experts. 5

Question:

(Dec 29, 2012) Grammyhugs1 said:

I have been getting increasingly ill with respiratory illness treated by my MD, and am concerned about mold in the home I am leasing. I bought some mold testers from Home Depot, that are petri dishes exposed to the ambient air.

The now show growth rings from the plates in each room, and will be mailing them to the lab instructed for specie identification. I plan to leave the premises, but not 'abandon' the property until tests are returned, and my attorney advises the landlord on breaking the lease for medical reasons.

Anyone else out there with success in this scenario?

(Jan 3, 2013) Anonymous said:

What if I want to have my rental apartment inspected for air quality control, how would I go about it

Reply:

See EXPERTS DIRECTORY

Question: Tenant claims mold on wet furniture caused by soil under the building

(Jan 13, 2013) Marissa said:

Furniture was moved into unit on an extremely wet day. Being winter and cold mould developed on furniture and subsequently on roof and window sill.

No mould on carpet on skirting of rooms. However tenants are claiming that the mould is the result of mould in subfloor soil. Can that happen?

Reply:

Marissa, it's technically reasonable to say that "all mold is everywhere all the time" - in the air, and for soil molds, in soil. Most soil molds don't invade the building air, though soil moisture in a crawl space might encourage mold contamination in both the crawl area and the building above.

But it makes most sense to me when explaining mold growth to look first at the most likely sources:

If furniture was soaked and not dried in 24-48 hours that's the most likely explanation of its moldiness.

If you inspect the crawl area and it's dry and if there is no visible mold growth on the under-floor surfaces that also suggests that the crawl area is not the source of the moldy furniture complaint.

Finally, it wouldn't make much sense to me for mold to grow ONLY on furniture and not on other apartment surfaces if the problem had its origin in the building.

Question:

(Feb 1, 2013) Marcia Nessan said:

Several months ago I called my landlord about the cold breeze running through the home. He sent me several window kits and some caulk. I had originally requested this in the summer and advised him that he should have someone look at all the windows because I didn't think anything had been caulked after they put the siding on the house.

I was ignored. Now the house is so cold it is sending my left leg into muscle spasms all day every day.

My doctors have tried to help by sending me to physical therapy not realizing how cold my home is.After going over different scenario's with my doctors we have found the muscle spasms are caused from the cold dampness in my house.

We also have mold growing under each window and behind my cupboard where I store all my utensils, knives, and dishes.

I don't know what my rights are for paying rent. Now I have also found mold growing on things in my closet. I don't know what to do.

(Feb 12, 2013) Louise said:

I have really bad mould on my walls in my 2 bedrooms and the landlord just sends someone to paint over the problem only for it to return a month later I would rather sleep in a car than have to breath tht in to my lungs what's my best thing to get this resolved ..?

(Feb 9, 2014) Karen said:

I have mold in my apartment. Inspector came told her to get rid of it. Got real mad didn't want to spend. How long does she have to fix it I live in cook county IL.

Reply:

Karen, the response time requirement for a mold complaint may be fixed in local laws; I have not seen such in national standards and frankly the urgency would respond in part by the particular level of risks involved - something that needs an onsite assessment.

For example there is no urgency to trivial amounts of cosmetic mold (such as a typical bath tub tile grout issue) while there would be great urgency in a large mold-contaminated area (more than 30 sqft) especially where easily airborne molds are present such as Aspergillus sp or Penicillium sp., and moreso where occupants are at extra risk (elderly, infant, immune impaired, asthmatic).

In sum you need to take this question to your local health department.

Question: property manager comment

(Feb 23, 2014) property management Phoenix said:

Good uestions & answers or comments about handling indoor hazards, air quality, contaminants, or mold problems in rental homes, apartments, mobile homes, doublewides

Reply:

Thanks for the nice feedback PM-Phoenix. We also welcome critique, questions, content suggestions.
Daniel

Question: am I entitled to see the results of tests done in my apartment

(Apr 8, 2014) FL TENANT said:

Please help! I live in a Fl apartment rental complex whose owners are not on site, but the property manager (different company hired by complex owners) is on site. [IN SHORT] I found mold in my apartment, there was a leak, the Landlord independently contracted a man to test the humidity level in my apartment.

He declared it hazardous. Now they will not let me see any of the reports or speak with him about the additional tests he has performed. Am I entitled to see these tests without legal action?

Reply:

FL,

I'm not able to answer the legal question (you may have a legal aid attorney or your own attorney who can) about what documents a property owner must show you.

I'm a bit uncertain why someone who tested humidity level alone would declare humidity hazardous, especially in Florida. But humidity-related problems such as mold growth, could be a concern.

But more important, if there is a substantial mold contamination issue it needs to be properly addressed: cleaned-up properly and its cause corrected.

Question: management made us sign a waiver to pay for mold testing if nothing is found

(Apr 15, 2014) lr walton said:

This problem was reported to management on April 2nd, now waiting for them to send someone to check for a moisture problem, we are in South Carolina, we had to sign a waiver that if they don't find a problem, we will have to pay for testing.

Reply: watch out!

Ir Walton:

Well that waiver is in my OPINION (I'm not a lawyer) reasonable IF and ONLY IF the person sent by management (who is not a disinterested party) is someone who is qualified, thorough, uses valid methods, and is able to avoid the conflict of interest that arises by being hired by someone who has an interest in having no problem found.

Certainly such professional service is possible. But be sure that you are present to observe what the inspector does, and that you obtain copies of all inspection and lab reports produced.

Finally, JUST checking for "a moisture problem" would be an incompetent approach to inspecting a building for mold contamination. For example there could have been a previous leak that initiated a large harmful hidden mold reservoir in a building cavity (wall or ceiling for example).

That mold reservoir would remain present and problematic even if later, at the time of a subsequent inspection, the moisture itself, or the leak, were long gone.

Question: lots of "black mold" in a bathroom

(June 12, 2014) ghlani said:

We found a house that was for rent, we contacted owner we did a walk through with the ownre. On the surface it looked liked we just needed to do some really good cleaning. the owner made a deal if we cleaned the house up and make minor repairs she would keep the rent low.

As we are cleaning we discovered ALOT of black mold in one of the bathrooms. We told her about it she said just remove the shower walls and replace and all will be good. Thats what we did. We know nothing about deposal of mold. We through it all away in the trash.

My question is.... Was that ok? Are we allowed to do that kind of clean up and construction?Could the mold return since we carried the mold through the house? We hadnt moved into the house until we were done so the moldy wood didnt pass our belongings.

Reply:

GH

WHat you did may not have been "OK" if you exposed yourselves to high levels of harmful mold by breathing moldy dust or by getting mold into eyes or open cuts or sores.

If the total area was small (less than 30 sqft) the old job would have been considered one suitable for handling by a homeowner or handyman; larger areas of harmful mold ("black mold" is by no means the only harmful mold) would have merited professional cleaning.

Further, the mold problem is likely to return unless its cause is found and corrected.

I agree that I'd not move my belongings into a moldy area before the problem has been addressed.

Question: need inspection for moldy apartment

(July 18, 2014) Grace said:

Could you help me? I need an inspection to the apartment I lived for a year with my two young kids, I am moving to another apartment because every time I notify the apartment's office that we had mold in the apartment and smells only humidity the took too long to come and try to fix it and that happened multiple times, with the big problem that again and again, over and over we had the same problem!!

So they were not fixing anything!! Me and my kids now are very sick!

All our clothes stink and shoes have that green stuff and black! The windows, bathroom, and I need legal help the soon possible! Please email me. I live in Riverside County California.
Thank you!

Reply:

Grace,

In this article series we give advice to tenants in moldy apartments including the importance of serving written notice to your landlord, assuring that proper cleanup is done, and avoiding moving moldy contents to a new home if moving is necessary.

Unfortunately we are not qualified to give legal advice such as concerning lease issues. But in general, a landlord is obligated to provide habitable living conditions in a rental home or apartment. You may need to consult a local attorney or legal aid office.

If specific mold-related questions arise, don't hesitate to ask us.

Question: landlord uses an apartment for trash dumpsters

(July 19, 2014) Robert Van Eyck said:

We have a 16 stall garage building in are apartment complex the landlord is using 1 for trash dumsters is that legal?

Reply:

Robert

Give your local building department a call with that question - let us know what you're told and we may be able to comment or research further.

Question: mold growing on HVAC vents, on furniture, on jewelry

(July 31, 2014) Beth said:

I noticed mold growing on the vents here at my apt. C

alled and maintenance came and changed the filter on my air conditioner and said to clean the mold and if it comes back to call them again. A few weeks have passed and I'm noticing this green moldy stuff all over clothes, shoes, leather jewelry and furniture. I called them and they came back out and said a dehumidifier would be the best.

My lease is up for renewel soon and I am afraid to tirn it in for fear that the dehumidifier will not work. They said this mold is not harmful and will not cause sickness. Also said that it will wash off with soap and water.

I look online and see otherwise though. I have people saying I should demand they pay for the cleaning of my things since it costs to wash and dry here and that I should call my renters insurance and see if I can't get reimbursed for some of the things covered in this green mold.

Just unsure of what to do as far as renewing my lease if the dehumidifier does not work and this mold is in fact unhealthy to be around.

Reply:

If you have green moldy stuff growing all over clothing, leather, jewelry (really? what's there for mold to eat on jewelry), furniture, then you most likely have unusually high indoor humidity or a leak somewhere. Before relying on a humidifier I would be looking for the moisture source.

Also if there is a LOT of mold (more than 30 sqft of contiguous moldy surface) then professional cleaning is needed.

Worse and a bit tricky, dehumidifying a very moldy environment without cleaning up the existing mold reservoir can, depending on the mold genera/species that are present, actually temporarily increase the level of airborne mold - which could be a hazard.

About who pays: in my OPINION that depends on what is the base cause of the problem and thus who's responsible for that.

(July 31, 2014) Beth said:

The jewelry is leather that's why it was so moldy. They said the source is because we live in a bottom level apt and it's been an abnormally wet summer.

When asked if they would reimburse me for the money I will have to pay to clean everything I was told no, that it was not something THEY did and that it was an act of nature and that they are taking precautions to fix it now. I don't know for sure if it is in the couches but I do know that the couches and carpet are damp (they offered to have the carpet professionally cleaned.)

I disagree with her because I've already called once about this issue with it growing on the vents so this is the second time I've had to call them about it. Everyone seems to think the cure all will be the dehumidifier. They said clean everything with soap and water and that will clear it up and it won't come back.

Reply:

Beth,

Got it.

Act of nature?

First, there should be no leaks into the structure.

Second, the structure ventilation, and if present, air conditioning systems should be working properly. For example, if A/C was not run, or was not working properly, or was over-sized, it would quite possibly fail to dehumidify the building interior.

I agree with advice that if you remove mold from surface (or toss out stuff that can't be cleaned such as a moldy mattress or pillow or wall to wall carpet and padding), and then keep the indoor humidity down - say under 50%, the conditions to invite mold growth are much reduced.

Let's try a different analysis. You're in an apartment. If the surmise of the THEY who told you the mold problem is "normal" for the weather you experienced, then one would expect to see the same mold problems in every unit in the complex that is in the same position (bottom level) as your apartment. Right?

(July 31, 2014) Beth said:

I've lived in the apt now for going on three years and never had this problem until now. The air conditioning unit has been working fine to my knowledge. And yes the "they" that I'm referring to is the maintenance team and their boss and they have not said anything about anyone else having the same issue as me.

They said they were specifically ordering a dehumidifier for me so I'm assuming no one else is having this problem.

Thanks for getting back with me it is much appreciated

Question: rodents, roof leaks, gas leaks, and other troubles

(Sept 7, 2014) Diana said:

I and my disabled spouse just moved from a house in which we lived since 10/09. During this time, we had rodent infestations, leaks in roof that cracked the ceiling, mold, and never had any real maintenance for any appliances including the Gas heat and A/C.

In 2/2012, I became suddenly ill. My husband was in the hospital having a hip replacement. I was unable to go seek help also at that same time, so I tried making do. I began having eye irritations, pain, light irritant, then I started losing balance, and began to fall down when I would try to walk from one place to another.

In a month, I was unable to step from the pavement onto a low curb. I also was unable to drive our car. I lost over 30 pounds. Since that time, my condition has deteriorated.

Now, I have what seems to be severe Neuropathy, balance issues (I close my eyes, and fall over), I have memory issues, as my does now too.

We moved out after having the Gas company knock on the door to inform us a gas pipe, installed by the owner and below grade, was leaking and they red tagged the line, removed it and when disconnecting it, it immediately fell over due to the amount of rust.

This was connected to the meter located right outside my sleeping area. I have read a lot about the issues I have and I know now I have problems that may never get better. The three weeks outside the house helped a little bit, but not a lot. I need advice. Please, help. Thank you, Diana

Reply:

(Sept 7, 2014) To Beth said:

... This is partly what has happened to me. Get out of there! Do not let the apt make you ill! And, no, it IS their responsibility to make sure you are not living in an unhealthy environment. And to the man who asked about leather jewelry and mold, yes, I have seen lots of leather that attracts mold if it is in a damp area.

In fact, when we just moved, I found some shoes, nice shoes that are now covered in mold. So, whatever it may be, IF it is leather, it can attract mold.

I would look up the state laws and report the roof leaks to the state or local government. We should have done that while we still were living there. Now, we have to go back to prove things. I think the county and or state should inspect the issue.

A landlord has to provide a safe, livable environment.

Question: how to store family heirlooms in a box truck avoiding mold

9/17/2014 Anonymous said:

I'm experiencing a financial problem that may force me to store my family heirlooms (furniture) in a 16 foot box truck.

I am concerned the temperature variations may cause mold or mildew damage. Can someone advise me? I expect to have to store it in the truck for about 7 months.

Reply:

Anon

While temperature variations that might include very high levels may harm the items you store in a box truck, it's not temperature but moisture, specifically leaks or other sources of high moisture inside the truck that would invite mold growth. Be certain that the truck is absolutlely dry inside and clean before storing items, and inspect it regularly to check for any leaks that might develop.

For some items it may also make sense to store them inside airtight waterproof plastic containers inside the truck.

Question: how to protect materials stored in a box truck

(Sept 16, 2014) Anonymous said:

I'm experiencing a financial problem that may force me to store my family heirlooms (furniture) in a 16 foot box truck.

I am concerned the temperature variations may cause mold or mildew damage. Can someone advise me? I expect to have to store it in the truck for about 7 months.

Reply:

Anon

While temperature variations that might include very high levels may harm the items you store in a box truck, it's not temperature but moisture, specifically leaks or other sources of high moisture inside the truck that would invite mold growth. Be certain that the truck is absolutlely dry inside and clean before storing items, and inspect it regularly to check for any leaks that might develop.

For some items it may also make sense to store them inside airtight waterproof plastic containers inside the truck.

Question: I just paid $450 for a mold test - now what ?

(Sept 23, 2014) Janet Cope said:

I just paid 450.00 for a mold inspection which I will receive the report from the lab on Thursday. He is an inspector not a mold remover. I told the district manager who knew about this. problem because I was concerned about the brown spots show up on the bedroom ceilings

He was up here twice and touched the spots on the ceiling and said they are not wet so it is not mold. I told him about the inspector and he said he would not pay for the mold inspection because I was only concerned about the brown spots on the ceiling and wanted it painted not mold in the entire apartment.

I have had 2 open heart surgeries in 2013, on to replace a leaking valve April 3rd the other June 3rd because I got endocarditis from the valve replacement and they did not discover it for 2 months.

I was in intensive care 34 days, lost the use of my kidneys and put on dialysis for 2 months, kidneys did come back, my right lung collapsed and will never be 100%.

I see 6 specialist due to this problem and this manager thinks I just want the ceilings painted and I am not concerned about mold throughout the apartment. Mold inspecter said in 1 bedroom carpet idamp and has a 71% humidity, 2nd bedroom damp carpet 61% humidity, living room carpet damp 67% humidity.

Told manager and he blamed it on me and my husband, he said we don't use our fans in the bathrooms and don't run the air condition. We always use the fans and I will not go without the air conditioner on in the summer, ask any of my friends, I tend to freeze them when they visit.

What can I do? I have call the Health Dept., they said they will send them a letter out

We had to call them before when there was mold in the attic and they new about the mold a year earlier. 2 my husband found more mold in the attic so the maintenance man came out again and sprayed and removed insulation and put in a black plastic bag which he dropped out of the attice into the laundry room, which was accidental but no one told us to leave while this was being done.

Reply: touching with a finger is not a reliable test for moisture nor mold

Janet

Touching with a finger to determine "not wet" is nonsense; the surface may still be wet enough to support mold growth.

And "not wet" does not mean "not mold" any more than "not white" means "not a refrigerator".

A mold "test" alone without an expert inspection is not a reliable screen for building mold contamination.

The high humidity you report is a key condition that invites mold contamination growth.

Fans, if there is mold contamination, may increase the level of airborne mold and other particles.

Spraying mold is not a valid mold remediation approach. If there is a substantive mold contamination reservoir the mold needs to be physically removed and its cause corrected.

Question: wet insulatoin

(Nov 3, 2014) Anonymous said:

Ceiling been leaking since May 2014, landlord has not had leak prepared. Insulation is soaked and now since weather is getting cold windows are shut.
Husband and myself are getting
headaches, vomiting and other symptoms. As a renter what can we
do?

Reply:

Anon, in the article above see the suggestions listed at

Advice to Renters when health complaints appear related to spending time in a building - where Mold is Visible or Suspected

Do let me know if any of that is unclear. Thanks. Daniel

Question: can problem mold occur in just two day?

(Nov 9, 2014) jess said:

My apt in leak n water and sewer.landlord said we can't go back in. And the building will be condemned on Monday morning... would this be true it only been two days this started. thanks

Reply:

Possibly, Jess if the flooding and mold damage are significant.

Question: how do I get my apartment management to test for mold?

11/16/2014 Christine said:

My daughter is living in student housing in Cortland, NY. She is located in a first floor apartment and reported black mold spreading on her bedroom ceiling to her landlord. Two weeks later the maintenance man came in and painted primer over it.

Are there any laws that we should know about regarding black mold and tenants rights? She has signed a lease through May of 2015.

11/20/2014 Jessica said:

How do I get my apartment complex to test for mold In my unit? They are difficult to deal with. I had a leak that started two months ago. And they just now 'fixed' the problem. But I know that the water from the roof sat in my ceiling for at least that two months.

When the guy came to fix it, he opened a panel in the ceiling and probably 10 gallons of murkey water came pouring Down and it smelled like metal. Ruined my rugs. But besides all of that I do I get them to test my apartment for mold?

Reply:

10 gallons of water falling out of a ceiling is adequate justification to argue for further investigation for water damage and mold in that area. Notify your apartment management in writing of your concerns, the hazards, the risks. See these two articles for some specific suggestions to prompt management action when they're not responding to your apartment environmental health complaint.

• HEALTH DEPARTMENT HELP for RENTERS
• TENANT HELP for MOLDY RENTAL

Question: How do I get my apartment complex to test for mold In my unit?

(Nov 20, 2014) Jessica said:
How do I get my apartment complex to test for mold In my unit? They are difficult to deal with. I had a leak that started two months ago. And they just now 'fixed' the problem. But I know that the water from the roof sat in my ceiling for at least that two months.

When the guy came to fix it, he opened a panel in the ceiling and probably 10 gallons of murkey water came pouring Down and it smelled like metal. Ruined my rugs. But besides all of that I do I get them to test my apartment for mold?

Reply:

10 gallons of water falling out of a ceiling is adequate justification to argue for further investigation for water damage and mold in that area. Notify your apartment management in writing of your concerns, the hazards, the risks.

In the Recommended Articles links at the end of this page see TENANT HELP for MOLDY RENTAL for details of how to proceed.

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