Our tenant is complaining of mold causing health issues. Who is responsible for keeping mold out of the unit's living area? It does have a dehumidifier and ceiling fans. If they use them consistently is another question. Thanks, Bill --137.103.x.x

The same is with mold. Tell the tenant to leave the are where they think the mold is located, then have a professional check it out and resolve the issue. --47.155.xx.xxx

Think I'd go over and investigate what they are experiencing. --172.58.xx.xxx

It is possible however, to get mold or mildew on bathroom walls, in cabinets and closets just from poor air circulation. I would do my best to have well ventilated bathrooms, but our class C tenants shut off rooms from AC to save on electricity. I don't blame them, but I'm not sending a remediation company out to clean mildewed clothes. As others have said on this site before. That is a housekeeping issue. --23.30.xx.xxx

Gail --73.108.xxx.xxx

There is always the happy clause so they can go somewhere better for their health. --75.67.xxx.xxx

Mold will only grow in the presence of excessive moisture. Your first job is to locate and correct the moisture at its source. Only after that is completed should you begin the clean-up. --107.141.xx.xxx

I would look for yourself or have a friend/fellow LL do it. Have several cleaners with you and see if it comes off. You can give Happy Clause regardless of the outcome. --73.230.xxx.xx

I have checked it out and there is, I suspect, some mold. It did come off with the mold cleaner I had with me. Having a specialist in mold remediation checking it out next week. There are no obvious leaks. No wet areas. I believe it is just the high humidity of this summer. And they don't want to use the dehumidifier because it creates heat...only so much a LL can do. The tenant, as all the mold service people I've spoke with mentioned, has to keep the house clean and dry and try to keep the humidity below 55%. I even have trouble doing that in my own home. Thanks for all your comments, I'll post again after the appointment next Tuesday. --137.103.x.x

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I would not renew their lease and i would immediately give them the option to move without penalty. They are not a good fit for the house as they wont run the needed equipment to live there. Run it ans dont complain about heat or other issues. Soon it's your problem... wait that is now. I would avoid this mold appointment coming up. --172.58.xx.xx

I would cancel the mold remediation. Waste of money in your case-unless it is free? I would tell the technician not to say anything in front of the tenant if you go through with it. A dehumidifier does not use that much electric especially compared to leaving the TV on, lights on.. --73.230.xxx.xx

It is a free evaluation...I will review the results before mentioning anything to the tenants. To me it's just common sense...use the dehumidifier. --137.103.x.x

There’s a reason the evaluation free: because they’re going to do everything they can to sell you and the resident fear and panic. If “health concerns” are being brought up, it’s time for them to go as you don’t want them living somewhere dangerous. --172.58.xxx.xx

Mold is a lifestyle like dog poop, either they can keep a clean place or not, neglected mildew can cause mold - the biggest health problem regarding mold is erratic mental situations when someone thinks there are dollars hiding that they want so be very careful with how you proceed after cleaning out the bathroom vent fan and taking pictures of the damp towels and clothes hanging around here and there which retain moisture until the laundry hamper gets them. --76.188.xxx.xxx

I hate "mold people". They get nasty especially when they have children. "I don't want my babies to get sick!" I would move them out or give Happy Clause. They tend also to get fixated on the issue. I had a young tenant once who was convinced there was mold behind a kitchen wall from an old roof leak. Our inspection was not good enough for him, so he removed the wallpaper and tore out a section of wall. No mold. --216.23.xxx.xx

If you are getting mold though, you have a moister issue that needs to get resolved. Where is the mold issue at in the house and can you install French Drain system to pull the water away from your building? --24.101.xxx.xxx

I need to convince the tenants to use the dehumidifier. They don't like the heat it makes. --137.103.x.x

The difference in comfort in a house with high humidity and low humidity more than makes up for the heat generated by the dehumidifier. And there is always the option of spending big bucks to put in Therma-tru dehumidifier, which is ultra high-efficiency. Very pricey, but very quiet, effficient, reliable. Our own has. Been going for, oh, over twenty years, I think. Still works like a champ. --70.92.xxx.xxx

Maybe not in PA? And probably more pricey than I'd like! --137.103.x.x

If they dont like the heat then give them the happy clause. Run the Dehumidifier or move. I would not put up with their nonsense. They are creating a situation you don't want to be in. Be gone with them - or soon it will be gone with you. --172.56.xx.xxx