Mold Can Be Harmful to Your Health

Mold Exposure to molds can be harmful to your health — especially in children, whose defense systems are only partially formed. Our bodies come in contact with mold in three ways: by breathing mold spores that become airborne; by eating mold in food; and by touching...

Facts About Mold in Your Home and Work Place

Facts About Mold Introduction The available science on molds and their potential health effects remains under study, but considerable progress has been made. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Institute of Medicine of the U.S. National...

Canada Mold Health Warning

After reviewing the latest studies, Environment Canada has issued new indoor-air quality-standards for mold (shown growing in the lab) in homes. Since mold and mildew problems tend to be worse during damp periods of spring and summer, heed the recommendations in the...

Mold and Tenant Rights

Mold and its associated health risks are a concern for renters everywhere. Tenants and landlords share responsibility for controlling mold to ensure healthy living conditions. Renters expect landlords to provide homes free of mold caused by leaky roofs and windows,...

Where to Report Mold Problems as a Tenant

Related Articles California is one of a handful of states that strictly regulates mold growth in rental properties. The presence of mold in your apartment or home can affect the indoor air quality, causing you to suffer from a range of harmful health effects from the...