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Mold is visible as white deposits or black discolorations of drywall boards or a mixture of small black spots on your walls.It's most prevalent in damp areas, under sinks, and in basements. Bathtub walls often grow mold due to the humidity levels. Ventilation for keepin your house dry is necessary. A Ten percent Clorox and water mixture is helpful to kill the spores, dry it out afterwards with house heat or fans.
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∙ 12y agoIf you can't detect any visible mold, they could be hidden inside or behind the walls or under the carpet. To eliminate mold smell, you need to first get rid of the source, i.e. the mold. Find where the mold is and remove it. Identify the problem areas and fix the moisture source, leakages to prevent future occurrences.
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∙ 12y agoThe first thing you should do is take inventory on the extent of the black mold. Once you know how bad it is, you can take your information to your landlord. If you have black mold in your apartment, it will need to be removed. Hopefully your landlord will have an empty apartment for you to move into while the work is being done. Black mold can be toxic and shouldn't be messed with without proper gear. A respirator, goggles, gloves and clothes that cover your entire body. You definitely don't want to be around when the work is being done.
You can help the landlord by removing your personal items so they have easy access to the damaged areas and can work without damaging or contaminating your personal items.
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Is the tenant liable for the cost of removing mold that grew in your apartment because your landlord wants you to pay for it?
No, but check with the state authorities.
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