Mold in Your Rental Property? Here's What to Do

1/24/2020 (Permalink)

If one of your properties needs mold removal services give our team a call at (603) 352-7251.

As a landlord, you are responsible for providing a safe, comfortable environment for your tenants, which is why calls about potential mold damage can be scary. Fortunately, by knowing what to do if you know or suspect mold to be present in your rental property, you can fulfill your responsibilities smoothly. Here is a little more information about mold and how to manage this situation as a landlord. 

Understanding & Resolving Mold Issues

How Are Mold Issues Diagnosed?

Since mold and mildew can create visible discolorations, landlords may hear reports of green, black, or brown mold on walls, ceilings, or within bathroom areas. Other tenants may suspect mold based on moldy or musty smells in their homes. All mold reports should be taken seriously, and remediation handled ASAP to stop the mold in its tracks and prevent further damage. 

To verify the presence of mold, to pinpoint the severity of mold presence in a property and to zero in on the problem areas where mold is thriving, having an indoor air quality assessment is often the best first course of action. Getting this mold inspection done provides our abatement team with helpful information about the pathogens, including which varieties are present and how much work it will entail to remove the spores and treat the affected areas.

How Is Mold Removed?

During the mold removal process, professionals take every necessary precaution to avoid spreading the pathogens. When the mold removal process begins, the team creates a negative air pressure system to vent air and any mold spores outdoors during abatement. Next, the areas are sprayed down with a special antiseptic solution to kill mold and keep it from spreading, and then the impacted areas are removed if needed.

Mold removal is never something you as a landlord should attempt, nor should you encourage tenants to handle it on their own. Call our team and we will follow the latest industry guidelines to get rid of the mold safely and efficiently.

If one of your properties needs mold removal, don’t hesitate to reach out to SERVPRO of Cheshire County in Westmoreland, NH. With a focus on safety and a commitment to customer service, our team handles mold inspection, containment, and removal as well as remediation for smoke and flood damage and 24/7 emergency services. To find out more, give our office a call at (603) 352-7251.