My landlady is too cheap to fix our moldy bathroom...do we breath in the mold everytime we shower?

Question

We've tried using any bleach/mold remover remedy you can think of...it seems like it's there to stay unless we hire professionals to re-do the entire bathroom. My concern is that when we take showers, the steam from the water allows us to easily breath in the mold festering on & underneath the tiles. Is this true? If so, what kind of health risks are we faced with...
I'm hoping that if any, they are minimal. However, maybe this will convince my cheap landlady to buck up & do something about it.

Answer 1

Turn her in and then move find you a cleaner place to live...

Answer 2

It is bad for you to breath it in all the time even when the shower is not on. You can call your local health department and report it. They will MAKE her fix it. However if you tell the landlady that you are considering calling, she will probably fix it just to keep the entire building from being inspected. But you really need to do something for the sake of your health.

Answer 3

If it wasn't like that when you moved in then you probably caused and should be responsible for fixing it. However, in some states like WA they take mold VERY seriously and there might be some regulations about the landlord's responsibility. Do take mold seriously, mold alone can even be grounds for an apartment being condemed!

Answer 4

You are at pleny of risk...depending on how bad the mold is. I too have mold inm my bathroom because my lanlord decided to cork around my tub instead of fixing it right. If I were you I would simply go to tenant and lanlord court. mThis way the landlord will be forced by the judge to fix the issue in your bathroom. If he do not he will be fined and you may be entitiled to a couple months worh of rent, untill you apartment is fix....

Good Luck!

Answer 5

Well it depends what type of mold it is... by law you can fix the problem yourself give her a copy and let her know the law says she has to take that amount off of your rent...Make sure you take pictures( with a camera with a date or video ) before you start and then after.. And let her know that you have pictures...and only give her copies of the pictures and receipts of what money you paid out labor prices for self help is $ 10.00 hr in the southeastern states you might want to find out what yours are where you live....

Answer 6

depending on which state you live in, there are laws regarding the removal of mold and mildew. It is a known health hazard, and more and more landlords are responsible for maintaining a healthful environment for their tenants.
I would check with your state government's website and look up your tenant/landlord laws.

Answer 7

yes it is serious, I'd look in to withholding my rent until fixed (if you do this make sure you have every penny when the job is finished) I'd also call the health department. Make sure you tell the landlord exactly what you plan on doing.

good luck

Answer 8

Call the health department

Answer 9

Have you tried Damp Rid yet? This stuff does miracles.
Get the tub size, leave it in the bathroom for 24 hours with the door closed, drains closed, toilet lid down.

http://www.damprid.dsiwebbuilder.com/index.asp?cat=56350

Answer 10

The Health Department should be notified to see how serious the case is, it's likely they'll make her fix it.

Answer 11

I agree with "the_only". She has given you very sound advice. First you must know where you stand legally. Find out what your rights are as a tenant. Then act accordingly.