Mold and Your Rental Property

Learn how to get a handle on mold problems and limit costly repairs and tenant lawsuits. From identifying mold to cleaning it up, this ebook provides essential information landlords and managers need to know about managing mold in residential rental properties. The ebook explains: where you're likely to find mold and how it may spread from a small problem to a major issue why and how rental property owners may be liable for mold damage to tenant belongings and health actions that you and your staff (and even your tenants) can take when it comes to mold prevention, such as regular inspections for leaky pipes and weatherstripping how to avoid tenant rent withholding and lawsuits do-it-yourself options for responding to a mold problem, as well as advice on hiring a professional mold remediation company what to do when the previous property owner or someone else (such as a tenant) is responsible for a mold problemThis ebook includes sample forms, including a mold inspection checklist and model lease clauses, in the Appendix. Included FormsMold Inspection ChecklistModel Lease Clause Regarding MoldTenant Maintenance/Repair Request FormModel Lease Clause on Landlord's Right to AccessSample Informal Letter Requesting EntryModel Lease Clause Limiting Landlord Liability for Tenant-Caused Mold DamageRepair Request and Service LogSecurity Deposit Itemization