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Mold can be a serious issue<\/a>, and when you are renting, you may not know of the mold-related issues a property has. Some landlords are hesitant to mention the presence of mold, and others may \u201csolve\u201d the problem inadequately \u2014 for example, painting over mold with ordinary house paint instead of having it properly removed. Because mold is bad for you and the space you are living in, you need to be alert for signs of mold damage. Here are a few possible indicators that may betray a landlord\u2019s secret:<\/p>\n Probably the most obvious sign of mold is seeing it in your bathroom. Tilex warns<\/a> that \u201cblack stains in your grout or a red stain on your shower curtain\u201d are likely signs of mold growing on those surfaces. You may be able to see stains or mold growth elsewhere in your home as well.<\/p>\n An unpleasant smell in your home could be a sign that your landlord is hiding the presence of mold. According to Mold Blogger<\/a>, you may not see the mold, as it may be hiding inside the walls, and the smell may not be readily identifiable as mold, but it could be nonetheless.<\/p>\n Where there is excess moisture, there may be mold. According to blacktoxicmolds.com<\/a>, water stains, rust, warped surfaces, \u201cpeeling, cracked, bulging, or bubbling\u201d paint, leaks, flooding, dust, humidity and\/or condensation, poor ventilation, and other signs of too much moisture in your living space may all be accompanied by a mold issue. Ultimately, these are issues you\u2019ll want to bring up with your landlord even if there is no mold present.<\/p>\n Mold can cause subtle and unexpected health symptoms. Mold Blogger<\/a> says, \u201cIf you feel listless, congested, and experience watering eyes while in your home, these can all be signs of the presence of mold<\/span>.\u201d MedicineNet.com<\/a> adds sneezing, coughing, wheezing, red and\/or itchy eyes, and skin irritation or rash to the list. Some kinds of mold are dangerous, and you may even have a mold allergy (which can result in asthma attacks!). So if you have these symptoms, it\u2019s important to check the house for mold.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in Toronto, Newmarket, or Barrie and you\u2019re concerned about the possibility of mold in your rental, Assurance Environmental can help discover whether you have a problem. We offer mold and asbestos inspection services<\/a>.<\/p>\n Contact us<\/a> for more information about mold inspection and removal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mold can be a serious issue, and when you are renting, you may not know of the mold-related issues a property has. Some landlords are hesitant to mention the presence of mold, and others may \u201csolve\u201d the problem inadequately \u2014 … Read More Bathroom Stains<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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