who would i call to check out mold and mildew in a home my parents are renting. they have been getting sick a

Question

my mother almost died years ago from mold in a house they lived in in another town. she lost down to 102 lbs and was hospitilized and so they moved and now this years later and my mother is scared to tears and doesn't know what to do. please help if you can. black mold and orangy red. on walls in closet and bathroom and on ceiling in other bathroom.the realty company sent their maintenance man and he wiped down wall and put a blow dryer on carpet and wall but now it is coming back in just a few days time and it is now also in other places

Answer 1

The advice given by Spunk 113 is a good start. I would also contact a lawyer to determine if they could move somewhere else at the owner's expense until the unit can be certified as fit for occupancy.

Answer 2

Get a mattress and bed spring cover that zips up and encloses the mattress. Same goes for the pillows. Keep stuffed animals out of the bedroom. Launder the sheets weekly. Launder the comforter or quilt often, too. Vacuum weekly. Or more often. Use a dehumidifier. Use highly rated air filters (read the labels because some are just for dust, but others filter out allergens.) The higher the number the more it filters. Change the air filters every 3 months, even if it doesn't seem dirty. You can't see the allergens, so you won't see the filter get dirty. You may also notice the heating or cooling bill go down when you change the filter regularly. I did. Dust with a spray and cloth so that the dust doesn't fly in the air; it stays on the cloth. Keep the doors and windows closed. Try to keep the pets out of the room where you sleep and definitely keep them off the bed and couch. Give your pets frequent baths (about weekly).

Answer 3

You can always do a search online for mold inspection plus the area your parents are.

It is the responsibility of the landlord to fix the mold problems. It could be because of leaking pipes or leaking roof. Your parents should put in writing that they would like the mold inspected by a professional. They should if possible take pictures of the infestation. Different states have different laws. The main thing is that the tenant is required to have a safe place to live. If the tenant takes all precautions to avoid mold and the it is still there then the landlord is responsible for fixing it. If after numerous communications in writing the landlords still doesn't fix things then local and state officials can be brought in.

Answer 4

Call your local health department immediately. If they can't help you, they can give you the number of someone who can. What the landlord is doing is a serious violation of health codes, and your parents may be able to take legal action against them.

Answer 5

get a dehumidifier & spray down the affected areas with a mould killing bleach spray

Answer 6

i would try the health department.