Common use of Basic Information About Mold Clause in Contracts

Basic Information About Mold. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”), “molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and deed trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided.” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home (EPA Document 402-K-02-003), 2002. Molds reproduce through airborne mold spores. According to the EPA report, mold may begin growing inside of a home “when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet. There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture.” The EPA has stated that “moisture control is the key to mold control.”

Basic Information About Mold. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”), “molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and deed trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided.” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home (EPA Document 402-K-02-K-02- 003), 2002. Molds reproduce through airborne mold spores. According to the EPA report, mold may begin growing inside of a home “when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet. There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture.” The EPA has stated that “moisture control is the key to mold control.”