A lot of customers call into ProCare Restoration asking what they, as renters, can do about their mold problem. This can be a tricky issue, depending on who your landlord is, where you’re located, and what your relationship with your building’s management is like. So we’re going to lay it out for you in a straightforward manner. Here are 5 steps to take if your apartment has mold.
1. Find the source
If you think your apartment has mold, first it’s important to know where. Search cubby holes, crawl spaces, attics, bathrooms–anywhere there might be mold. And once you’ve found spots or a strong moldy smell, see if you can’t figure out what caused it. A burst pipe? A leaky roof? Flooding? Excessive moisture in the air? This information will arm you to be ready to call your landlord and tell him or her the problem.
2. Leave the area
Now that you’re fairly certain you have mold, we recommend leaving the infested area. Breathing in mold spores is dangerous for your health. it can even affect your pets’ health. So leave the area for your safety, before you do anything else. extended exposure to mold can trigger allergies and even lead to mold illness or fungal infections.
3. Call your landlord
Now that you know where and potentially why the mold is growing and you are located somewhere safe, call your landlord and calmly explain the situation. They may get angry. They may blame you. You need to stay calm and explain that this kind of upkeep is their responsibility. Regardless of whether or not you come to an understanding, the next step remains the same.
4. Call ProCare Restoration
If your landlord is willing to cooperate, have them call ProCare Restoration or call us on their behalf to explain the issue and schedule an inspection. If your landlord refuses to do anything, call us any way. We can perform an inspection for a small fee and offer you signed official proof that you have a mold infestation. You can show this to your landlord to either convince them or use in a lawsuit against them.
5. Schedule a Remediation
Whether this step is one you’ll have to manage on your own or with your landlord, the mold obviously needs to be remediated. Schedule a day and time and get rid of that mold as soon as possible. You deserve to get back to normal life and to be able to live in your own home safely! So call ProCare Restoration for your inspection and mold remediation today.
