[header] How to get your landlord to fix a mold problem [title] Take pictures of the mold. [step] Mold can grow in a variety of places. However, it usually grows in water-soaked areas, such as ceiling tiles and wall paneling.
[header] How to get your landlord to fix a mold problem [title] Take pictures of the mold. [step] Mold can grow in a variety of places. However, it usually grows in water-soaked areas, such as ceiling tiles and wall paneling.
It's very important to take pictures because you'll probably need to remove mold eventually after building the mold and then replacing the walls with new ones. [substeps] If you use a water camera to take the picture, make sure to select a camera that has a clear focus and doesn't take all of the camera's force. Spend some time photographing the mold to make sure it is not turning into a fungus in the future. [substeps] You can take time to make sure your photographs don't include any visible areas you must visit to see mold forming, such as baseboards. Molds come in different colors-black, white, gray, or green-and can be shiny or hard to see. Once you find the mold, take color photographs. Photograph the mold in your living room, then take pictures of any gaps or cracks in the molding. [substeps] You can purchase a mold guide from a home improvement store.