Mould is a serious health issue and needs to be treated and taken care of as soon as it is formed. Tenants need to advise their agents as soon as they can if they see or notice mould.
Mould is a serious health issue and needs to be treated and taken care of as soon as it is formed. Tenants need to advise their agents as soon as they can if they see or notice mould.
Well, winter is here and with winter generally comes Mould. Mould can be a very common problem in units and homes that are not ventilated correctly. We have had many tenants report mould lately and upon inspections we have found they are not ventilating their properties adequately. Humidity and condensation from driers, heaters, cooking or showering, combined with poor ventilation, creates the ideal environment for mould.
Tenants using heaters to deal with cold and wet weather can create an ideal situation for mould to grow. The problem with mould is that once you’ve got it, it spreads everywhere unless taken care of immediately. Mould can destroy clothes and other household items, like mattresses and furniture. Tenants need to be advised that when they use their dryers, heaters or are cooking that they open a window or two to ensure air flow. Tenants are to ensure they turn on the bathroom exhaust fans when showering and range hoods in the kitchens when cooking.
Mould is a serious health issue and needs to be treated and taken care of as soon as it is formed. Tenants need to advise their agents as soon as they can if they see or notice mould.
Tenants are per their lease have the responsibility to ventilate their properties and provide air flow throughout. Mould loves moisture and will breed when there is a lot of it in the property. Tenants are also to ensure that they keep the premises reasonably clean and keep regular cleaning on the property.
Here are some tips to give to your tenants to help prevent mould: