On April 24, 2017, a mycologists’ report of the Leominster apartment gauged mold levels from 2,000 to 220,000 colony-units per sq in. Residents of seventeen apartments in three buildings had complained of mold and found evidence of it, leading to nineteen Board of Health violations. Mold is a fungus that thrives indoors or outdoors when…
Dear George, I have a resident who thinks he has mold. I took some pictures and saw no concern, nor smell of mold or moisture. I wonder if I sent the pictures if you can take a look and write back what you think? My name is Carla —————————– Dear Carla, We apologize, but we…
Dear George, Two weeks ago, beneath an upstairs window, the rain caused water under the carpet and a bubble of water about one foot long in the living room ceiling, under the bedroom. The landlord repaired the damage by popping the bubble and repainting the surface. What do you think? Signed, Bubble-Free ———————— Dear Bubble-Free,…
Dear George, I just moved in my new place, but, since I moved in, I have been getting very sick. I’ve had trouble breathing, chest pains, a sore throat, hives, rashes, etc. Please, I need help! Could I have mold? My son is also sick and has a runny nose, a cough, and even vomiting….
[slideshow_deploy id=’26’]Dear George, Rain soaked our office carpet badly. Management says there is no mold and are having the carpet cleaned. The smell for the last 48 hours has been HORRID. Should we be worried? t sounds as if you need a good dose of prevention. If there is no long term damage and the…