Common use of Mold Notice Clause in Contracts

Mold Notice. When excess moisture is present inside a dwelling, mold can grow. There is conflicting scientific evidence as to what constitutes a sufficient accumulation of mold which could lead to adverse health effects. Nonetheless, appropriate precautions need to be taken. It is our goal to maintain a quality living environment for our residents. To help achieve this goal, it is important to work together to contain any mold growth in your dwelling. Mold is found virtually everywhere in our environment-both indoors and outdoors and in both new and old structures. Mold spores (like plant pollen) spread through the air and are commonly transported by shoes, clothing and other materials. COMPLIANCE: Complying with this notice will help prevent mold growth in your dwelling and both you and we will be able to respond correctly if problems develop that could lead to mold growth. If you have questions, please contact us. IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE, you can be held responsible for property damage to the dwelling and any health problems that may result. We cannot fix problems in your dwelling unless we know about them. Preventing mold begins with you. In order to minimize the potential for mold growth in your dwelling, you must do the following: Keep dwelling clean – particularly the kitchen, the bathrooms(s), carpets and floors. Regular vacuuming, mopping and using a household cleaner to clean hard surfaces is important to remove the household dirt and debris that harbor mold or food for mold. Immediately throw away moldy food. DO NOT CLEAN OR APPLY HOUSEHOLD BIOCIDES TO: (1) visible mold on porous surfaces such as sheetrock walls, or (2) large areas of visible mold on non-porous surfaces. Instead, notify Landlord in writing, as she will take appropriate action in compliance with applicable law. Remove visible moisture accumulation on windows, walls, ceilings, floors and other surfaces as soon as reasonable possible. Look for leaks in washing machine hoses and discharge lines – especially if the leak is large enough for water to infiltrate into nearby walls. When showering, be sure to keep the shower curtain inside the tub or fully close the shower doors. Also, the experts recommend that after taking a shower or bath you: (1) wipe moisture off the shower walls, shower doors, the bathtub and the bathroom floor; (2) leave the bathroom door open until all moisture on the mirrors and bathroom walls and tiles surfaces dissipated: and (3) hang up your towels and bath mats so they will completely dry out. Turn on any exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen before you start showering or cooking with open pots. Promptly notify Landlord about any air conditioning or heating system problems you discover. Follow our rules, if any, regarding replacement air filters. Also, it is recommended that you periodically open windows and doors on days when the outdoor weather is dry (i.e. humidity is below 50 percent) to help humid areas of your dwelling dry out. Promptly notify Landlord about any signs of water leaks, water infiltration or mold. We will respond in accordance with state law and the Lease Contract to repair or remedy the situation, as necessary. In order to prevent mold growth, it is important to prevent excessive moisture buildup in your dwelling. Failure to promptly pay attention to leaks and moisture that might accumulate on dwelling surfaces or that might get inside walls or ceilings can encourage mold growth. Prolonged moisture can result from a wide variety of sources, such as: Rainwater leaking from roofs, windows, doors and outside walls, as well as floodwaters rising above floor level. Overflows from showers, bathtubs, toilets, lavatories, sinks. Washing, machines, dehumidifiers, refrigerator or a/c drip pans or clogged up a/c condensation lines; Leaks from plumbing lines or fixtures and leaks into walls from bad or missing grouting/caulking around showers, tubs or sinks; Washing machine hose leaks, plant-watering overflows, pet urine, cooking spills, beverage spills and steam from excessive open pot cooking. Leaks from clothes dryer discharge vents (which can put lots of moisture into the air); and insufficient drying of carpets, carpet pads, shower walls and bathroom floors.

Mold Notice. When excess Resident is hereby notified that mold can grow if the Premises are not properly maintained or ventilated. If moisture is present inside a dwellingallowed to accumulate in the unit, it can cause mildew and mold can to grow. There is conflicting scientific evidence as to what constitutes a sufficient accumulation of mold which could lead to adverse health effects. Nonetheless, appropriate precautions need to be taken. It is our goal important that Resident regularly allows air to maintain a quality living environment for our residentscirculate in the apartment. To help achieve this goalIt is also important that Resident keeps the interior of the unit clean and that he/she properly notify Landlord of any leaks, it is important to work together to contain any mold growth in your dwelling. Mold is found virtually everywhere in our environment-both indoors and outdoors and in both new and old structures. Mold spores (like plant pollen) spread through the air and are commonly transported by shoes, clothing and other materials. COMPLIANCE: Complying with this notice will help prevent mold growth in your dwelling and both you and we will be able to respond correctly if moisture problems develop that could lead to and/ or mold growth. If you have questionsResident agrees to maintain the premises in a manner that prevents the occurrences of an infestation of mold or mildew in the apartment. Resident agrees to uphold this responsibility in part by complying with the following list of responsibilities: Resident shall take all reasonable measures to control the moisture level of the interior of the premises by immediately reporting any water intrusions, please contact ussuch as plumbing leaks, window, door leaks, drips or "sweating" pipes. IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICEResident understands that air circulation and temperature are the most important factors in avoiding mold and mildew and will circulate fresh air and keep a satisfactory temperature within the Resident's apartment. Resident shall conduct a visual inspection of the Premises for the presence of mold growth inside the premises at least once per month, you can be held responsible for property damage including, but not limited to: a) window frames and on carpets; b) on ceiling tiles and on any currently or formerly damp material made of cellulose (such as wallpaper, books, papers and newspapers); c) all indoor plants; d) personal property. Resident hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the dwelling Owner and Landlord from any health problems actions, claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees that the Owner/Landlord may result. We cannot fix problems in your dwelling unless we know about them. Preventing mold begins with yousustain or incur as a result of the negligence of Resident or any guest or other person living in, occupying, or using the Premises. In order the event Landlord has knowledge of or reasonably believes that there may be mold inside the premises, Resident agrees upon demand of Landlord to minimize temporarily vacate the potential Premises for the reasonable period, to allow for mold investigation and remediation, to control water intrusion or to allow other repair to Premises. Resident agrees to comply with all instructions and requirements necessary to prepare Premises to control water intrusion, mold growth in your dwellingor other work or to accommodate mold investigation and remediation, you must do the following: Keep dwelling clean – particularly the kitchenincluding storage, the bathrooms(s)cleaning, carpets and floors. Regular vacuuming, mopping and using a household cleaner to clean hard surfaces is important to remove the household dirt and debris that harbor mold removal or food for mold. Immediately throw away moldy food. DO NOT CLEAN OR APPLY HOUSEHOLD BIOCIDES TO: (1) visible mold on porous surfaces such as sheetrock walls, or (2) large areas replacement at Resident's expense of visible mold on non-porous surfaces. Instead, notify Landlord in writing, as she will take appropriate action in compliance with applicable law. Remove visible moisture accumulation on windows, walls, ceilings, floors and other surfaces as soon as reasonable possible. Look for leaks in washing machine hoses and discharge lines – especially if the leak is large enough for water to infiltrate into nearby walls. When showering, be sure to keep the shower curtain inside the tub or fully close the shower doors. Also, the experts recommend that after taking a shower or bath you: (1) wipe moisture off the shower walls, shower doors, the bathtub and the bathroom floor; (2) leave the bathroom door open until all moisture on the mirrors and bathroom walls and tiles surfaces dissipated: and (3) hang up your towels and bath mats so they will completely dry out. Turn on any exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen before you start showering or cooking with open pots. Promptly notify Landlord about any air conditioning or heating system problems you discover. Follow our rules, if any, regarding replacement air filters. Also, it is recommended that you periodically open windows and doors on days when the outdoor weather is dry (i.e. humidity is below 50 percent) to help humid areas of your dwelling dry out. Promptly notify Landlord about any signs of water leaks, water infiltration or mold. We will respond in accordance with state law and the Lease Contract to repair or remedy the situation, as necessary. In order to prevent mold growth, it is important to prevent excessive moisture buildup in your dwelling. Failure to promptly pay attention to leaks and moisture that might accumulate on dwelling surfaces or that might get inside walls or ceilings can encourage mold growth. Prolonged moisture can result from a wide variety of sources, such as: Rainwater leaking from roofs, windows, doors and outside walls, as well as floodwaters rising above floor level. Overflows from showers, bathtubs, toilets, lavatories, sinks. Washing, machines, dehumidifiers, refrigerator or a/c drip pans or clogged up a/c condensation lines; Leaks from plumbing lines or fixtures and leaks into walls from bad or missing grouting/caulking around showers, tubs or sinks; Washing machine hose leaks, plant-watering overflows, pet urine, cooking spills, beverage spills and steam from excessive open pot cooking. Leaks from clothes dryer discharge vents (which can put lots of moisture into the air); and insufficient drying of carpets, carpet pads, shower walls and bathroom floorscontaminated personal property.

Mold Notice. When excess moisture is present inside a dwelling, mold can grow. There is conflicting scientific evidence as to what constitutes a sufficient accumulation of mold which could lead to adverse health effects. Nonetheless, appropriate precautions need to be taken. It is our goal to maintain a quality living environment for our residents. To help achieve this goal, it is important to work together to contain any mold growth in your dwelling. Mold is found virtually everywhere in our environment-both indoors and outdoors and in both new and old structures. Mold spores (like plant pollen) spread through the air and are commonly transported by shoes, clothing and other materials. COMPLIANCE: Complying with this notice will help prevent When excess moisture is present inside a dwelling, mold growth in your dwelling and both you and we will be able can grow. There is conflicting scientific evidence as to respond correctly if problems develop that what constitutes a sufficient accumulation of mold which could lead to mold growthadverse health effects. If you have questionsNonetheless, please contact us. IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE, you can appropriate precautions need to be held responsible for property damage to the dwelling and any health problems that may result. We cannot fix problems in taken. a) Keep your dwelling unless we know about them. Preventing mold begins with you. In order to minimize the potential for mold growth in your dwelling, you must do the following: Keep dwelling clean – particularly the kitchen, the bathrooms(s), carpets and floors. Regular vacuuming, mopping and using a household cleaner to clean hard surfaces is important to remove the household dirt and debris that harbor mold or food for mold. Immediately throw away moldy food. DO NOT CLEAN OR APPLY HOUSEHOLD BIOCIDES TO: (1. b) visible mold on porous surfaces such as sheetrock walls, or (2) large areas of visible mold on non-porous surfaces. Instead, notify Landlord in writing, as she will take appropriate action in compliance with applicable law. Remove visible moisture accumulation on windows, walls, ceilings, floors and other surfaces as soon as reasonable reasonably possible. Look for leaks in washing machine hoses and discharge lines – especially if the leak is large enough for water to infiltrate into nearby walls. When showering, be sure to keep the shower curtain inside the tub or fully close the shower doors. Also, the experts recommend that after taking a shower or bath you: (1) wipe moisture off the shower walls, shower doors, the bathtub and the bathroom floor; (2) leave the bathroom door open until all moisture on the mirrors and bathroom walls and tiles surfaces dissipated: and (3) hang up your towels and bath mats so they will completely dry out. Turn on any exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen before you start showering or cooking with open pots, or open windows till moisture has dissipated. Use products/equipment to remove humidity from indoor areas if needed to prevent mold growth. c) Promptly notify Landlord us in writing about any air conditioning or heating system problems you discover. Follow our rules, if any, rules regarding replacement air filters. Use your air conditioning and heating systems. Also, it is recommended that you periodically open windows and doors on days when the outdoor weather is dry (i.e. humidity is below 50 percent) to help humid areas of your dwelling dry outout as well as have air exchange. Use products/equipment to remove humidity from indoor areas if needed to prevent mold growth. Heating or air conditioning should not be used at any time that a window or outside door is open. d) Promptly notify Landlord us in writing about any signs of water leaks, water infiltration or mold. We will respond in accordance with state law and the Lease Contract Agreement to repair or remedy the situation, as necessary. In order to prevent mold growthIN ORDER TO AVOID MOLD GROWTH, it is important to prevent excessive moisture buildup in your dwelling. Failure to promptly pay attention to leaks leaks, humidity and moisture that might accumulate on dwelling surfaces or that might get inside walls or ceilings can encourage mold growth. Prolonged moisture can result from a wide variety of sources, such as: Rainwater leaking from roofs, windows, doors and outside walls, as well as floodwaters rising above floor level. Overflows from showers, bathtubs, toilets, lavatories, sinks. Washing, machinesHot water heaters, dehumidifiers, refrigerator or refrigerator, a/c drip pans or clogged up a/c condensation lines; . Leaks from plumbing lines or fixtures and leaks into walls from bad or missing grouting/caulking around showers, tubs or sinks; . Washing machine hose leaks, plant-watering overflows, pet urine, cooking spills, beverage spills and steam from excessive open pot cookingcooking or showers. High humidity outdoors and open windows. Leaks from clothes dryer discharge vents (which can put lots of moisture into the air); and insufficient drying of carpets, carpet pads, shower walls and bathroom floors, leaving Premises with air conditioning or heating system not operating for extended periods of time. Do not turn HVAC system off and leave town for breaks as this will cause mold to grow due to lack of air exchange and humidity not being removed.