Mold in Rental Property

11/21/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County presents: Mold in Rental Property

 SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County: Mold:

• grows from mold spores
  • spores are too small to see unaided
  • spores can survive harsh environments for many years
• can grow almost anywhere
• needs to have only
  • above-freezing temperatures
  • protein, such as in animal dander, skin cells, wood, plaster, carpet
  • moisture (high humidity is enough)
• grows rapidly
• damages property
• has a bad smell
• is unsightly

If have a small amount of mold on a dish, you can clean it. You can even throw away the dish.

If you have a large amount of mold, you need licensed mold remediation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a “large amount” as 10 square feet or more.

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County is licensed in mold remediation.

Talk to your landlord if you think he/she should hire licensed professionals. If the landlord disagrees:

• Contact the Jackson/Crockett County housing authority
• Review your lease about your rights and responsibilities

Links:

https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/fema_mold_brochure_english.pdf