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...

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,...

Is a Landlord Responsible for Mold?

California was the first state in the country to pass a law dealing with toxic mold in residential rental property when the Toxic Mold Protection Act went into effect in 2001. The law establishes requirements for landlords when residential rental properties are...

Should a Renter Leave if Mold Is Found?

Mold is a type of microscopic fungi that thrives in moist conditions and grows on any organic material including wood, paper and fibers. Colonies of mold can cover a large area and are usually black, white, grey, brown or green. Not only does mold damage the surfaces...

How to Prevent Mold in a Trailer or Motorhome

    VENTILATION! Air circulation is the key when it comes to preventing mold in your trailer. Open all windows, doors and vents to ventilate as much as possible. Even if you are using furnace, keep your roof vents at least halfway open. Fix any water leaks in...