When it comes to rental property maintenance, the question of who is responsible for mould is often up for debate. The presence and abundance of mould in your house greatly depends on the season and which part of Queensland you are living in.
Mould can be found in dark, damp areas of the house such as the bathroom, toilet, kitchen, laundry room, as well as areas that have poor ventilation.
Mould in the shower could be telltale signs of neglect. On the other hand, mould on the ceiling and walls might mean that the room lacks ventilation, or it could reveal a problem with the home’s or unit’s structure.
Mould can pose a health threat to humans as they can likely cause respiratory problems and trigger allergic reactions when huge quantities of spores are present.
As soon as signs of mould build up are noticed, it should be dealt with immediately before it grows into a much bigger and costlier problem. Both Landlords and tenants are expected to coordinate with each other in order to resolve any issues regarding mould.
There is no specific reference to mould in the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. However, it does require that a general standard is adhered to at the start and end of tenancy and mould would fall under this section.
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