Apartment Issues Help

[MrsMB]

I don't have any ideas...but ((hugs)) I'm so sorry! I hope you get some good suggestions!

[travelbug]

I don't know anything about this, but would an essential oil diffuser help or an air purifier. That's about the only thing off the top of my head... I'm so sorry! Ugh!

[travelbug]

Also baking soda and vinegar might help do something!

[HoneySpider]

Oh man, I am really sorry. What is causing the mold/mildew? I can't believe the apt won't do ANYTHING, that doesn't seem right. What are they telling you to do about it?

[krystee]

Maybe a letter from a lawyer saying that they are in violation of the lease (lack of maintenance, etc.) and that you do not owe money until it is fixed, or they must let you out of the lease early and you get an extended stay hotel?

[bk1]

Ugh, I'm not sure what to do. I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this.

[MrsMB]

Passive aggressive me wants you to ask them how they would prefer your Attorney contact them.....this gives me the angries for you.

[estrellita]

No real advice other than saying that our old landlord said the mold we had in our bathroom at the old place was our fault because we left the door shut (cats). They used the totally wrong kind of paint for the bathroom and I always had the fan on so.. yeah lol. They told us some stuff we could get and it helped but I'm sure those walls have tons of mold considering how much the door frames leaked when we got heavy rain. It was awesome.

Anyways, I think a good air purifier should help and I really hope they don't hold you accountable for any damage!

[wanderingenough]

My BIL and SIL had a similar issue and their complex was equally uncooperative. They were able to get some kind of mold test from Home Depot. I want to say it was $20 or $30. Using that they were able to get the apartment complex to cooperate -- because they were able to threaten legal action and say "see, we have proof."

However, the solution ended up being the complex gave them a new apartment -- which I know wouldn't help you at this point.

[Deleted]

That is so infuriating. A letter from a lawyer may help but probably won't come cheap (maybe $100 a pop), and the apartment complex might still drag their feet in addressing the issue.

A dehumidifier may help, along with cleaning with baking soda and vinegar. I would probably sprinkle baking soda on the carpet every so often and vacuum it up. Not sure if that really helps, but it would make me feel like I was doing something.

Keeping the windows open for fresh air will also help, using fans, etc. Also I would wear slippers and not go barefoot as much as possible (and throw away the slippers upon moving). Try to not be home, or at least not in the room with the worst mildew, as much as possible. If you can relocate that would probably be best, but it may not be feasible.

I grew up in an old damp house that had a lot of mildew issues. My parents didn't realize how dangerous it was and just painted over the walls. That was definitely unpleasant, and so now I take every precaution to make sure there is no mildew/mold around, like checking the basement for leaks during every rainstorm.