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Mold vs Mildew in a Rental
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:02 pm
Long story short, we are renting a house out in California. We discovered, either mold or mildew, from what we now know was a large crack in pipe within the kitchen.
I told the landlord I wanted it tested for mold. Landlord pushed back saying “he’s been doing this for a long time” and it’s just mildew. It’s a really nice place, in a safe neighborhood so we don’t want to move.
He hired some people today to come in and spray bleach everywhere. I had told him not to do that until tested. So OT... two things:
1. What would you do/am I over reacting?
2. Does this look like mold or mildew to you? This is one of 4 cabinets affected.
I told the landlord I wanted it tested for mold. Landlord pushed back saying “he’s been doing this for a long time” and it’s just mildew. It’s a really nice place, in a safe neighborhood so we don’t want to move.
He hired some people today to come in and spray bleach everywhere. I had told him not to do that until tested. So OT... two things:
1. What would you do/am I over reacting?
2. Does this look like mold or mildew to you? This is one of 4 cabinets affected.
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Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:03 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Mildew.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:04 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
You Millennials keep trying to do away with the very things that make your immune system stronger. Suck it up and you will become resistant to it. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:05 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
As far as I am concerned, there is no difference between mold and mildew...both are fungi that reproduce via spores and that is what people are allergic to.
That said, I have never had an issue with mold spores, so I wouldn't sweat over it.
That said, I have never had an issue with mold spores, so I wouldn't sweat over it.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:06 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Looks like mold to me.
Unless you have a baby, I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. If it bothers you, paint some kiltz over it and don’t use the things that are affected.
Unless you have a baby, I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. If it bothers you, paint some kiltz over it and don’t use the things that are affected.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:08 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
You are not overreacting
Right next to piping is prime area for moisture intrusion
My firm has an office in Cypress.
If you want, I can ask them about labs in the area. Might be able to get you stuff to test yourself.
Right next to piping is prime area for moisture intrusion
My firm has an office in Cypress.
If you want, I can ask them about labs in the area. Might be able to get you stuff to test yourself.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:09 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
That house does not look like a big win.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:12 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
You came to the wrong place.
OT is filled with trashy people and slumlords that DGAF.
OT is filled with trashy people and slumlords that DGAF.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:13 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
That section of cabinets it fricked and should be replaced, the drywall with fungal growth should be replaced also
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:14 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Looks like mold to me. Lowes sells some stuff called Concrobium that works really well killing the mold and it wont come back. Bleach will get rid of it but it comes back.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:32 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
you sure you don't live at el cid?
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:41 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
The only thing bleach will do is kill the surface mold, the landlord should know that.
You need to buy some something that will stop mold growth.
You need to buy some something that will stop mold growth.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:49 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Probably harmless but if you are worried, go get a mold test kit from Home Depot.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 9:08 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Richard Nixon was born and buried in Yorba Linda.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 9:14 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
If it will make you feel better push the air quality test issue. He may say if it comes back as mildew you have to reimburse him but at least you’ll know.
Heads up, they aren’t cheap
Heads up, they aren’t cheap
Posted on 3/18/19 at 9:29 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
That appears to be a drainage pipe.
Is it a drainage pipe?
If so, what does it drain?
Is it a drainage pipe?
If so, what does it drain?
Posted on 3/19/19 at 12:05 am to GeorgeTheGreek
It’s mold but you’re not gonna die from it.
Molds are ubiquitous.
Stop being a baby back bitch.
Molds are ubiquitous.
Stop being a baby back bitch.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 2:17 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
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Landlord pushed back saying “he’s been doing this for a long time” and it’s just mildew.
I've also been doing rental for a long time and this is neither mold nor mildew but rather a flock of demonic poltergeist. Wreaths of garlic, an assortment of crosses, and a regular dousing with a 4-parts-to-1 mixture of Holy Water and Lysol will have them out in no time.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 3:56 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
That is black mold.
Dead or alive you are still breathing it. You and your spouse should be fine, but I wouldn't want that for the infant.
The cabinets need to be replaced, the drywall, and insulation if that is against an exterior wall.
Your cheap landlord won't go for this, so at the very least, make sure you get some quality primer and encapsulate the mold.
You actually accused me of being a moron once, and you are a fricking poor living in a slum house. Go figure.
Dead or alive you are still breathing it. You and your spouse should be fine, but I wouldn't want that for the infant.
The cabinets need to be replaced, the drywall, and insulation if that is against an exterior wall.
Your cheap landlord won't go for this, so at the very least, make sure you get some quality primer and encapsulate the mold.
You actually accused me of being a moron once, and you are a fricking poor living in a slum house. Go figure.
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