A Few Tips for Keeping Mold Out of Your Apartment

1/11/2020 (Permalink)

You remember the apartment had some water damage in the past and that mold spores like a humid environment.

Your apartment is your sanctuary, so you want to keep it nice. You have everything just the way you want it, with the houseplant in the window and the rooms smelling nice and fresh. Then, to your horror, you discover a section of mold growing in a corner on the ceiling.

Somewhere, you've read about the steps to take for mold cleanup, but you're not really sure where to start. How much responsibility for the cleanup is yours, and how much is that of the owner of your apartment complex? In the best of worlds, your apartment manager will call a mold remediation team and address the problem.

Your Responsibility

When mold contamination strikes your apartment, you should take a few simple steps. The following measures will protect your living space and likely result in a quicker mold cleanup:

Contact the apartment manager ASAP
Notify the manager of any leaks in the bathroom or kitchen or coming through the roof
Monitor your health in case you experience any ill effects from the mold
If necessary, visit a doctor to check on your health

The apartment manager should respond promptly, but if this isn't the case, you will need to be persistent and follow up. In a worst-case scenario, you may have to file a lawsuit or move out of the apartment.

Their Responsibility

The apartment manager should take the lead on mold cleanup, as well as clear up any conditions that allow mold spores to take hold. A professional cleanup will likely be necessary to address the mold situation. Several specific tests will need to be conducted to determine what strain of mold is present. After cleanup, it's important to verify that the air quality in the apartment is of high quality.