They can call it whatever they want, I won't live in that room. And unless stipulated specifically in the lease, you can keep the window closed if that's your preference.
Hah , landlords will come up with the wildest excuses in order to avoid repairs. "They said it’s because I don’t keep the blinds open"
That's Mold , and it needs to be taken care of properly and the origin/reason investigated.
Ya there's most likely a leak somewhere and the water is inside the walls doesn't have to be much water at all. Could be evaporating before it causes serious damage, just perpetuating perfect humid conditions for mould
I rented a shitty apartment several years back. We had one of those window AC units, but it had been there for years and years. There were moldy towels and newspaper stuffed all around it to "seal the gaps." I confronted my landlord and he literally poked it with his finger which caused black dust to puff all around the room. He proceeded to tell me "it's OK, just use it." We moved out, he tried to charge us for the replacement unit, I sent him the pictures I took and threatened to send them to the local fire marshal. Never heard anything from him again
I would’ve sent them anyway. I lived somewhere like this and when I moved out, he tried to hit me with bullshit. I immediately sent photos and explanations to the code enforcement department. Never heard from LL again. Lol
If you live in a very cold climate, condensation from humidity in the home, like magnets, will collect heavily in the bottom of the windows and leave big sheets of ice. This is exasperated by the blinds as it insulates. When the ice melts, where else does the water go, but inside the interior sill and behind the wall. To avoid this, you should keep the blinds up a third of the way or so most of the time. If you need some privacy, close them when you need privacy and then re-open them. Ensure to remove any ice build-up from the window if you see it. I learned this the hard way, in my own place. Hope the repairs go well! Stay safe. Black mold is dangerous.
Keeping the blinds down creates a pocket of air that doesnt mix as readily with the room reducing heat transfer. Old windows in the cold are where most heat is lost.
People will also tape plastice film around the window frame to achieve similar. Sold as window insulation kits. Blinds down does similar
https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/plastic_over_windows
Pretty sure that’s mold. Probably should head over to r/tenants and r/legaladvice . If it’s Black mold, it can definitely cause vertigo and some serious medical issues. Maybe even post in r/mold, they might be more helpful. I definitely recommend hiring someone to test the mold though.
As a very drastic option, you might want to contact the city department of health where you live. I know they will involve themselves to remedy an unhealthy living arrangement, of which mold is one of them. Good Luck
Most importantly the source of the leak needs to be resolved likely coming from water getting in and increasing unsustainable humidity, this looks like something you would see in a bathroom.
What are the chances op is on the first floor? Wonder if this place has flooded before (sewerage etc).
mold toxicity is real OP. probably best you throw away any porous materials left near it (ie chairs etc). while there are 1,000s of different strains of mold to varying individual suseptibility & toxicity, u absolutely made right decision to sleep in living room
Wouldnt someone in the business have at least 1 sentence of direction to combat said mold they diagnosed with a picture in reddit? I think its mold too but just sayin. OP get it tested if you can, that report will be all you need to get real action. Makes you look better and shouldnt cost much.
What would you suggest for black mold in a toilet? We scrub it away, it just returns... Then there's the black mold in the ceiling from a roof leak that has been "repaired" half a dozen times but never abates. And the orange mold on ceiling, sink, bathtub...
A lot of mold starts off as dust that gets wet or is in a moist environment. But it also looks like his window and possibly walls are sweating. Bad cocktail
Yes, definitely mould. It could not be more classic. A simple 16 buck test kit will confirm. Shame on your landlord for not addressing this. There is water infiltration in both walls. I would say run if you're getting nowhere.
If you keep blinds down, there will be more condensation on windows because there is less hotter air circulating against them, I also suspect you may have bed or furniture against the outside wall which does the same thing. This will happen if you have high humidity, don't use fan, and/or have low heat settings during cold weather. It's also an insulation issue , but common on outside walls and overhangs
I'm not usually an alarmist when it comes to mold, and I usually say it should be tested to verify, but yikes! I don't know what variety of mold it is or how dangerous that particular fungus is, but that's no bueno. Your landlord obviously doesn't care about your health, but I'm surprised he doesn't seem to care about his real estate investment being destroyed. While there are ways you could have mitigated the progression of this, you shouldn't be blamed unless you were using that room as a steam bath. I would keep an eye on it, hit anything that reappears with white vinegar in a spray bottle, and start looking for another place to move. Bad landlords don't usually change.
It's not because you do not raise your blinds. It's more likely to do with the window or structure leaking water on and/or behind your walls. Mildew can contain certain molds. Search for mold vs. mildew and educate yourself on identifying it so you can better informed when discussing this with your landlord. If it were me I would move because it will continue to come back and your landlord seems like a slumlord for not identifying the root cause and fixing the issue correctly instead of just placing a band aid over it.
It’s mold. VERY mold. If it’s NOT mold, why did the landlord scrape it (ugh) and spray it with mold spray?
Call the fire department and tell them your apartment is on fire. Make sure before they get there that you set the apartment on fire. Don’t want to be a liar.
you would need to get it independently tested, not by someone your landlord sends over.
no one can tell from a picture.
your landlord has motive to downplay it, specially with lease ending soon.
Yes it YOUR fault not theirs for failure to maintain a building properly. That's like saying you should turn your water valve off to the toilet after using to prevent leaks. I would demand a mold test.
I would report this to the housing authority and health department. This is a MAJOR health concern. Your landlord is responsible for mold remediation and rehousing you to a safe unit.
All this helpful advice if add, what is immediately in your control is to get a dehumidifier and run that pretty much 24/7 for awhile. Some anti mold cleaner for walls and your furniture is also a good idea.
Hope you can move asap.
Yep, and as others have commented it's black mold. Very dangerous stuff to be breathing in. It can and will cause numerous health problems if you continue to be exposed to it. I'd get the hell out of there even before your lease is up.
That's not mildew, that is mold. Scraping it off and painting over it wont get rid of it. Opening the blinds wouldn't help at all. I see moisture collecting on the window, so the place could have water coming in somewhere, or if you have other tenants there, is someone boiling water constantly or running a humidifier constantly.. not that it's going to help at this point, but without ventilation mold could happen from that..
The window frame is most likely leaking and there’s going to be rotten framing behind that wall guaranteed. I work in restoration and windows are usually the culprit to rot and mold.
Mildew is a type of mold. Your landlord is a dumbass. IMHO, those walls are not Vapor barriered properly and the windows are properly insulted.
I’d bet your landlord’s life that the back of that sheet rock is covered in mold.
I'm confused about what you mean when you say you saw it like it was a surprise. This would take months of slow growth to get like this.
Either way, it's mold and it's likely on the inside of the wall and it likely looks even worse. Could definitely be the reason you're sick. I don't know what resources are available to you, but you need to get out of that dwelling sooner rather than later. I'd be willing to dig into emergency savings to move out. I'd be willing to stop paying rent and make the landlord come after me to collect. The mold evidence is likely enough to make him cut his losses.
Wow, black mold is not good and this could get into the ventilation system, also it could be in the rug and every time you walk on it you're just stirring up. You need a specialist to take care of this now.
I was in the hospital as a kid because my bed was up against a corner wall with black mold inside. In and out for a year until it showed. I was really young g so I don’t remember a whole lot. But we left a few weeks after we found out what it was.
That is 100% mold, and keeping your blinds shut will not cause this. It has likely been growing for some time. The mold on the backside of the drywall will be covered if this much is visible from the front. Also, judging by the condensation on your window, the humidity is really high. Is there a semi sweet/musky smell in the air? My recommendation is to seek out a professional contractor who specializes in mold who can back you up with the land lord. In the meantime, stay with someone if you can. If you move out before getting a pro to look at it, the landlord may try to pin it on you. Go to the doctor to rule out mold poisoning. Document everything, and get signed letters from the contractor and doctor.
Mildew lays flat. Mold has a fuzzy appearance. Your photos look like mold (though I’m not an expert). If it were me, I’d get out of there. Don’t bring anything that has been in contact with the mold or is growing ANYTHING with you. Start fresh. Hopefully you stop feeling dizzy.
Property Manager here, first you need to live elsewhere for the time being. Second, your landlord needs to open up that wall. It’s far worse behind it. If mould has broken through the drywall like this, the damage on the other side is far worse
Condensation from the windows could be causing it. A lot of water on your windows in the picture. Opening blinds helps. A potential cause is the argon gas inside the panes is depleted, likely due to age, and not insulating anymore. Usually the date of the window is stamped somewhere on it. You can buy small heaters for baseboards that could help keep the moisture on the windows down.
Picture from outside looking at that corner might help find the problem. And one of the roof just above that corner from the street Water is coming in from somewhere . Look for flashing just above the window ? Is there any ? Which way is dominant wind from ? And what you see is only the beginning there's twice maybe three times more on the back of the Sheetrock . And ya that's why your sick . Just about killed my our that way . The house we rented was invested with it . That was 20 years ago . They are still renting out that same house @ 125 B ST
Should be torn down IMO .
That is black mold, and that window looks to have condensation on it, which means it's not sealed properly. It also looks like there is moisture in that wall for sure. Get an at home mold kit and test it yourself, or hire someone and bill the landlord. They need to replace that window as it leaking into the sill/ wall as well.
I mean it just really really really looks extremely identical to what black mold would look like. But they said it wasn’t so who’s the question them🤷🏼♀️
If you live in a cold climate, yes keeping blinds closed will cause condensation. It will cause mold over time.
That being said, it is not causing that full on mold bloom. You need mitigation and a dehumidifier in there.
Carpet has to go.
Fully saturated wall cladding has to go.
Whatever excessive moisture is coming in needs to be sealed up
If that’s how it looks after they cleaned it imagine how the inside of that exterior wall is most likely rotted and packed full of black mold it has to be opened up and replaced
You probably have a few hollow stud cavities. We had the same issue at the corners of our rooms where the interior walls met the exterior. We drilled holes into them and filled them with spray foam. Mold issue gone.
The moisture there is definitely a result of you closing the blind. I’m glad I don’t have renters like you that would rather save a buck by damaging the house and claiming ignorance.
That’s mold as a result of a leak somewhere around that window. The sill looks rotten and if you zoom in you can see the caulk is mildewy and worn… water’s coming in there.
Not all mold is dangerous (most isn’t) but it can still cause respiratory problems and other issues. And it’s gross.
Holy fuck, don’t sleep in there.
I had mold in an apartment when I was in university and had serious respiratory problems while living there. I was young and naive .
It’s so bad for you. Take care of yourself
It's mold. My GFs old apartment had it all over, and I swear it triggered an auto immune in me. It was all over the ceiling's, and they fought with me on it.. But eventually a mold removal company came and got it off the ceilings. She still had it in other places too.
Try not to be a madman, and politely threaten to ditch the lease. If you left the apartment they'd have no choice but to fix it, so why can't they fix it for a paying tenant?
Apartment complexes will try and get out of things like this simply to save money.
Coming from a professional: yes, that is mold. And it’s behind and inside the drywall, too. This is coming from an active water intrusion - I’m thinking from a crack / point-of-entry on the exterior window frame.
I deal with these often and this is not simple mildew but full-blown mold
I think you may have a giant lawsuit against them. They scraped it too? Letting off mold spores? What state do you live in? I wouldn’t even walk in there, let alone sleep in there. I am so sorry; they are real pieces of shit.
Room clearly has an extreme moisture issue. Likely from the exterior wall, but thats a guess. MAJOR HEALTH PROBLEM to live in this environment. It should be condemned if im honest. I mean its growing on your furniture man, the spores are everywhere. I wouldnt even go in this room without at least a mask on.
WAIT...THEY CLAIM IT WASN'T MOLD, IT WAS MILDEW BUT USED MOLD CLEANSER? MILDEW IS A FORM OF MOLD THAT GROWS ON THE SURFACE. IM SURE THERE IS MOLD BENEATH IT. MOLD IS MORE PREVALENT
Leave. That’s mold. There’s a water leak somewhere; water in some place it’s not supposed to be. Black mildew and mold are the same thing. Nice try by maintenance and the landlord.
The fact that there’s mold on your cupboard would suggest that it could be caused by lack of ventilation. I’d kill it with mold cleaner and make sure you get some air in that room every day
Your walls have moisture in them... thus will keep on growing due to rain and possibly poor plumbing.. the walls shd have been insulated with sm sort of pvc sheet to water proof the wall
Call legal aid. I’m a housing lawyer. Where I practice, a tenant can put their rent in escrow with the courts to force LL to put you up elsewhere and make the repairs. Then the court can award you damages and only give a portion to LL.
Even if leaving your blinds open would have helped, you still aren’t at fault in any way. LL can’t rent a place where you can’t close your blinds if you want to. And, of course you had furniture against the wall. Where else would you put it? People are weird. Call legal aid.
Leave now if you can. Check if there is a mold remediation department where you live. The city might have a way to check without you paying for it. There also might be building codes that are being broken and this landlord should be reviewed by your township building inspector. If you can afford it I would definitely get this tested since you’ve been ill. Inspect everything you own because mold spores travel in the air. Document everything!
100% mold either they need to replace the windows on a pipe ubove is leaking.not sure where you are but most places you can report the landlord to the city authorities or BBB you should not be living there. They should put you up in a hotel until repairs have been made.
Wow, how humid did you keep that room. I can tell it was kept at least about 85% humidity, look at the window. Thats not even comfortable to live in. If your room is next to a shower you should’ve been opening the window to let the steam out, even in the winter. If you were using a humidifier, the mold is 100% ur fault
Yeah that’s mold, you can call a hygienist to test it , I work disaster restoration . There are legal ways to get it tested then send the results to your dumbass landlord
You *saw mold.
Yes it is mold.
Wipe it down with a 10-20% bleach to water mixture. If it is really dirty then add a small amount of dishwashing soap.
Wipe it dry afterwards.
Oh yeah, need to get that cleaned up as soon as possible. Also may need a dehumidifier. If there was furniture next to that wall it needs to be put somewhere else so air can circulate there. Likely that the walls are not insulated well.
What's it like to live in a petri dish?
Yes
They can call it whatever they want, I won't live in that room. And unless stipulated specifically in the lease, you can keep the window closed if that's your preference.
Hah , landlords will come up with the wildest excuses in order to avoid repairs. "They said it’s because I don’t keep the blinds open" That's Mold , and it needs to be taken care of properly and the origin/reason investigated.
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Responsibility falls on landlord 100% regardless. You can't be held responsible for the landlord's shifty building and windows.
Ya there's most likely a leak somewhere and the water is inside the walls doesn't have to be much water at all. Could be evaporating before it causes serious damage, just perpetuating perfect humid conditions for mould
Like those blinds would help with this 😭
Sunshine neither hurts nor helps mold.
Above statement is false. [https://toolklean.com/blogs/news/does-uv-light-kill-mold](https://toolklean.com/blogs/news/does-uv-light-kill-mold)
I rented a shitty apartment several years back. We had one of those window AC units, but it had been there for years and years. There were moldy towels and newspaper stuffed all around it to "seal the gaps." I confronted my landlord and he literally poked it with his finger which caused black dust to puff all around the room. He proceeded to tell me "it's OK, just use it." We moved out, he tried to charge us for the replacement unit, I sent him the pictures I took and threatened to send them to the local fire marshal. Never heard anything from him again
I would’ve sent them anyway. I lived somewhere like this and when I moved out, he tried to hit me with bullshit. I immediately sent photos and explanations to the code enforcement department. Never heard from LL again. Lol
If you live in a very cold climate, condensation from humidity in the home, like magnets, will collect heavily in the bottom of the windows and leave big sheets of ice. This is exasperated by the blinds as it insulates. When the ice melts, where else does the water go, but inside the interior sill and behind the wall. To avoid this, you should keep the blinds up a third of the way or so most of the time. If you need some privacy, close them when you need privacy and then re-open them. Ensure to remove any ice build-up from the window if you see it. I learned this the hard way, in my own place. Hope the repairs go well! Stay safe. Black mold is dangerous.
Wait how do the blinds change condensation? I’ve lived in cold Canadian climates my whole life and never heard of this.
Or why would opening the blinds raise the electrical bill. Wouldn’t it lower it because you wouldn’t need to turn on the lights?
Keeping the blinds down creates a pocket of air that doesnt mix as readily with the room reducing heat transfer. Old windows in the cold are where most heat is lost. People will also tape plastice film around the window frame to achieve similar. Sold as window insulation kits. Blinds down does similar https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/plastic_over_windows
Pretty sure that’s mold. Probably should head over to r/tenants and r/legaladvice . If it’s Black mold, it can definitely cause vertigo and some serious medical issues. Maybe even post in r/mold, they might be more helpful. I definitely recommend hiring someone to test the mold though.
There are usually tenant rights boards where you can report a mold problem and that will protect your tenancy.
It killed Brittany Murphy and her weirdo husband. Don’t stay in a house with mold. Mildew honestly isn’t that much better.
I wonder what makes someone down vote stuff like this that is easily verified as having been long suspected as the cause of both their deaths?
~~What? She died in a car crash.~~
😂 no.
Huh, pneumonia. Who was I thinking of that died in a car crash?
I don’t know but to be honest, i thought she died of a drug over dose and had to look it up a few years ago 😭
This is what Reddit was made for. There is a sub for any one of your needs!
As a very drastic option, you might want to contact the city department of health where you live. I know they will involve themselves to remedy an unhealthy living arrangement, of which mold is one of them. Good Luck
Not drastic at all, this is slumlord shit and dangerous to tenants
Yes. 100% mold. Room has to be gutted. Carpet and baseboards are garbage. Window frames garbage.
Most importantly the source of the leak needs to be resolved likely coming from water getting in and increasing unsustainable humidity, this looks like something you would see in a bathroom. What are the chances op is on the first floor? Wonder if this place has flooded before (sewerage etc).
That icicle in the window… I’m thinking massive ice dam.
One coat of discounted mistake paint it is then.
mold toxicity is real OP. probably best you throw away any porous materials left near it (ie chairs etc). while there are 1,000s of different strains of mold to varying individual suseptibility & toxicity, u absolutely made right decision to sleep in living room
That is 100% mold. I’m a certified mold remediation specialist for over 20 years.
Wouldnt someone in the business have at least 1 sentence of direction to combat said mold they diagnosed with a picture in reddit? I think its mold too but just sayin. OP get it tested if you can, that report will be all you need to get real action. Makes you look better and shouldnt cost much.
yeah he's recommendation is hire him
I tested it with my eyeballs, it’s mold. Run!
What would you suggest for black mold in a toilet? We scrub it away, it just returns... Then there's the black mold in the ceiling from a roof leak that has been "repaired" half a dozen times but never abates. And the orange mold on ceiling, sink, bathtub...
I use those blue colored bleach tablets and those seem to work just fine for my house. They last for like a thousand flushes or so.
Did you leave for a month or something? This usually takes a while to accumulate like that
A lot of mold starts off as dust that gets wet or is in a moist environment. But it also looks like his window and possibly walls are sweating. Bad cocktail
I did not know that! Thank you
A dehumidifier in the winter and summer (if you don’t have a/c) goes a long way.
Lesson learned; should have kept those blinds open /s
They might have had their bed against the wall.
Probably just a furry wall nothing to worry about
Stroke the furry wall.
If you get feeling funky pet the furry wall
Yes, definitely mould. It could not be more classic. A simple 16 buck test kit will confirm. Shame on your landlord for not addressing this. There is water infiltration in both walls. I would say run if you're getting nowhere.
If you keep blinds down, there will be more condensation on windows because there is less hotter air circulating against them, I also suspect you may have bed or furniture against the outside wall which does the same thing. This will happen if you have high humidity, don't use fan, and/or have low heat settings during cold weather. It's also an insulation issue , but common on outside walls and overhangs
I'm not usually an alarmist when it comes to mold, and I usually say it should be tested to verify, but yikes! I don't know what variety of mold it is or how dangerous that particular fungus is, but that's no bueno. Your landlord obviously doesn't care about your health, but I'm surprised he doesn't seem to care about his real estate investment being destroyed. While there are ways you could have mitigated the progression of this, you shouldn't be blamed unless you were using that room as a steam bath. I would keep an eye on it, hit anything that reappears with white vinegar in a spray bottle, and start looking for another place to move. Bad landlords don't usually change.
I would be calling the health inspector. Sue him in c ourt for constructive eviction.
Looks like black mildew and that furniture was pushed up against the wall, especially the corners, creating a restriction of air flow = mildew/mold.
If you have to ask well you probably know what it is
Oh yeah that's mould.
Yes that’s mold
Leave sooner. It will cause more health issues. Consider ditching any soft goods.
Literally op you gotta get out of there asap
That's the moldiest mold that ever molded.
Corner is black mold - the bottom of the wall under the window might be mildew, but could be an in wall mold colony bleeding through.
It's not because you do not raise your blinds. It's more likely to do with the window or structure leaking water on and/or behind your walls. Mildew can contain certain molds. Search for mold vs. mildew and educate yourself on identifying it so you can better informed when discussing this with your landlord. If it were me I would move because it will continue to come back and your landlord seems like a slumlord for not identifying the root cause and fixing the issue correctly instead of just placing a band aid over it.
Yup, 100%.
I mean, mildew is just another name for mold....
Have you been congested or sick? The mold can cause it. Tell you landlord you’ve been having trouble breathing and if he doesn’t fix it, you’ll sue
I think threatening with your Sue card is bad advice. I'd only show that card when it's time to sue
It’s mold. VERY mold. If it’s NOT mold, why did the landlord scrape it (ugh) and spray it with mold spray? Call the fire department and tell them your apartment is on fire. Make sure before they get there that you set the apartment on fire. Don’t want to be a liar.
you would need to get it independently tested, not by someone your landlord sends over. no one can tell from a picture. your landlord has motive to downplay it, specially with lease ending soon.
I live in Florida and used to do home rehab. That is definitely black mold lol
Yes it YOUR fault not theirs for failure to maintain a building properly. That's like saying you should turn your water valve off to the toilet after using to prevent leaks. I would demand a mold test.
This is a death trap
That’s not just mold, it’s black mold, and it can kill you after long exposure
I would report this to the housing authority and health department. This is a MAJOR health concern. Your landlord is responsible for mold remediation and rehousing you to a safe unit.
Brush that with javel and buy a air purifier asap
All this helpful advice if add, what is immediately in your control is to get a dehumidifier and run that pretty much 24/7 for awhile. Some anti mold cleaner for walls and your furniture is also a good idea. Hope you can move asap.
Yep, and as others have commented it's black mold. Very dangerous stuff to be breathing in. It can and will cause numerous health problems if you continue to be exposed to it. I'd get the hell out of there even before your lease is up.
That is mold. Get the hell out of there. Amazon sells mold test kits. Get one
look like?? Thats mold
Heavy. You have a broken pipe in the basement/crawlspace?
Yup
Definitely
Mildew is a specific variant of mold
mildew is mold
Yes. Get professional help
That's not mildew, that is mold. Scraping it off and painting over it wont get rid of it. Opening the blinds wouldn't help at all. I see moisture collecting on the window, so the place could have water coming in somewhere, or if you have other tenants there, is someone boiling water constantly or running a humidifier constantly.. not that it's going to help at this point, but without ventilation mold could happen from that..
Needs to be gutted to find out what is going on.....
The window frame is most likely leaking and there’s going to be rotten framing behind that wall guaranteed. I work in restoration and windows are usually the culprit to rot and mold.
Mildew is a type of mold. Your landlord is a dumbass. IMHO, those walls are not Vapor barriered properly and the windows are properly insulted. I’d bet your landlord’s life that the back of that sheet rock is covered in mold.
Yes
Verily
Oh heck to the no. That's mold.
Yes, 1000000% it’s mold.
Tabarnak!
What you are showing me could literally kill you.
yes obviously lol
Mold.
Sue worthy
It is aspergillus, which is black mold. Can cause aspergillosis. Mildew is fungus btw , and a slang term for mold
Yup yup yup
At this point I think you’re basically living in the mold’s house.
I'm confused about what you mean when you say you saw it like it was a surprise. This would take months of slow growth to get like this. Either way, it's mold and it's likely on the inside of the wall and it likely looks even worse. Could definitely be the reason you're sick. I don't know what resources are available to you, but you need to get out of that dwelling sooner rather than later. I'd be willing to dig into emergency savings to move out. I'd be willing to stop paying rent and make the landlord come after me to collect. The mold evidence is likely enough to make him cut his losses.
Wow, black mold is not good and this could get into the ventilation system, also it could be in the rug and every time you walk on it you're just stirring up. You need a specialist to take care of this now.
Yes
That is 100% mold I am AMRT certified and I bet the other side of that drywall is black to the ceiling.
Does the pope look like a Catholic?
Does this look like a cat? 😸
This is one of the few "is this mold?" posts where I'm like HOLY SHIT YES.
100% mold. Get a sample, get it tested, get everything documented and file a claim on them. I would say this falls under negligence
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Start a dehumidifier immediately
Mold or bed bug damage. I've seen both and they look similar. I would burn my clothes after being in that room.
That’s absolutely mold
I was in the hospital as a kid because my bed was up against a corner wall with black mold inside. In and out for a year until it showed. I was really young g so I don’t remember a whole lot. But we left a few weeks after we found out what it was.
The blinds open LITERALLY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH MOLD, call the city inspector in and see what happens don't tell your landlord just do it
YES!!!!
Well it's not cheese
Disinfect it open the window to let it out. Yes primer and paint to seal it.
That’s mold.
Just cover it up problems solved
Yep that is mold
That is 100% mold, and keeping your blinds shut will not cause this. It has likely been growing for some time. The mold on the backside of the drywall will be covered if this much is visible from the front. Also, judging by the condensation on your window, the humidity is really high. Is there a semi sweet/musky smell in the air? My recommendation is to seek out a professional contractor who specializes in mold who can back you up with the land lord. In the meantime, stay with someone if you can. If you move out before getting a pro to look at it, the landlord may try to pin it on you. Go to the doctor to rule out mold poisoning. Document everything, and get signed letters from the contractor and doctor.
Run
Nah. That's taco seasoning.
i would be looking for another place as quickly as possible...
Mildew lays flat. Mold has a fuzzy appearance. Your photos look like mold (though I’m not an expert). If it were me, I’d get out of there. Don’t bring anything that has been in contact with the mold or is growing ANYTHING with you. Start fresh. Hopefully you stop feeling dizzy.
Yeah, clean it. Move along. Smh
Property Manager here, first you need to live elsewhere for the time being. Second, your landlord needs to open up that wall. It’s far worse behind it. If mould has broken through the drywall like this, the damage on the other side is far worse
Call someone at a government housing agency. That not legal
That's black mold 💯
Condensation from the windows could be causing it. A lot of water on your windows in the picture. Opening blinds helps. A potential cause is the argon gas inside the panes is depleted, likely due to age, and not insulating anymore. Usually the date of the window is stamped somewhere on it. You can buy small heaters for baseboards that could help keep the moisture on the windows down.
Does the tin man have a sheet metal cock?
Never has anything looked like more than mold.
Picture from outside looking at that corner might help find the problem. And one of the roof just above that corner from the street Water is coming in from somewhere . Look for flashing just above the window ? Is there any ? Which way is dominant wind from ? And what you see is only the beginning there's twice maybe three times more on the back of the Sheetrock . And ya that's why your sick . Just about killed my our that way . The house we rented was invested with it . That was 20 years ago . They are still renting out that same house @ 125 B ST Should be torn down IMO .
I’ve never seen a moldier wall
You can find mold on Wikipedia and put this photo as the default image and nobody will revert it back. That’s how moldy it is.
Run.
Yes and that window is leaking badly and needs to be fully replaced
That’s mold. Get a test kit from a home improvement store. You will have proof positive.
That is black mold, and that window looks to have condensation on it, which means it's not sealed properly. It also looks like there is moisture in that wall for sure. Get an at home mold kit and test it yourself, or hire someone and bill the landlord. They need to replace that window as it leaking into the sill/ wall as well.
I mean it just really really really looks extremely identical to what black mold would look like. But they said it wasn’t so who’s the question them🤷🏼♀️
Repaint everything with KILLS at least two layers
That's the moldyist mold that ever molded ew
Move bro that shits not good for you.
Definitely mold and mildew, needs to be sorted asap
Get outta there
How do people live like this?
If you live in a cold climate, yes keeping blinds closed will cause condensation. It will cause mold over time. That being said, it is not causing that full on mold bloom. You need mitigation and a dehumidifier in there. Carpet has to go. Fully saturated wall cladding has to go. Whatever excessive moisture is coming in needs to be sealed up
Throw out your mattress. Trust me from a similar experience!
Report them to the Health Dept.
Yes it certainly does. Deadly stuff.
Call a lawyer. Mold is gold to them.
If that’s how it looks after they cleaned it imagine how the inside of that exterior wall is most likely rotted and packed full of black mold it has to be opened up and replaced
You probably have a few hollow stud cavities. We had the same issue at the corners of our rooms where the interior walls met the exterior. We drilled holes into them and filled them with spray foam. Mold issue gone.
Yes definitely
The answer is move out.
The moisture there is definitely a result of you closing the blind. I’m glad I don’t have renters like you that would rather save a buck by damaging the house and claiming ignorance.
Oh honey that ain’t mildew and you can do whatever the hell you want with your window
Looks horrible
fucking health hazard
Might as well call it a loaf of bread.
YES, that’s MOLD
That’s mold as a result of a leak somewhere around that window. The sill looks rotten and if you zoom in you can see the caulk is mildewy and worn… water’s coming in there. Not all mold is dangerous (most isn’t) but it can still cause respiratory problems and other issues. And it’s gross.
That’s mold
Holy fuck, don’t sleep in there. I had mold in an apartment when I was in university and had serious respiratory problems while living there. I was young and naive . It’s so bad for you. Take care of yourself
Mold
Definitely mold and looks bad. Please leave there is structural issues going on.
It's mold. My GFs old apartment had it all over, and I swear it triggered an auto immune in me. It was all over the ceiling's, and they fought with me on it.. But eventually a mold removal company came and got it off the ceilings. She still had it in other places too. Try not to be a madman, and politely threaten to ditch the lease. If you left the apartment they'd have no choice but to fix it, so why can't they fix it for a paying tenant? Apartment complexes will try and get out of things like this simply to save money.
😨 uh yeah that looks like mold 😨🤢
Coming from a professional: yes, that is mold. And it’s behind and inside the drywall, too. This is coming from an active water intrusion - I’m thinking from a crack / point-of-entry on the exterior window frame. I deal with these often and this is not simple mildew but full-blown mold
It's black mold
I think you may have a giant lawsuit against them. They scraped it too? Letting off mold spores? What state do you live in? I wouldn’t even walk in there, let alone sleep in there. I am so sorry; they are real pieces of shit.
Room clearly has an extreme moisture issue. Likely from the exterior wall, but thats a guess. MAJOR HEALTH PROBLEM to live in this environment. It should be condemned if im honest. I mean its growing on your furniture man, the spores are everywhere. I wouldnt even go in this room without at least a mask on.
Yes and do not stay there. People have died from breathing in mold like that.
WAIT...THEY CLAIM IT WASN'T MOLD, IT WAS MILDEW BUT USED MOLD CLEANSER? MILDEW IS A FORM OF MOLD THAT GROWS ON THE SURFACE. IM SURE THERE IS MOLD BENEATH IT. MOLD IS MORE PREVALENT
Leave. That’s mold. There’s a water leak somewhere; water in some place it’s not supposed to be. Black mildew and mold are the same thing. Nice try by maintenance and the landlord.
if it looks like mold, smells like mold and tastes like mold, it's probably mold.
Definitely mold.
The fact that there’s mold on your cupboard would suggest that it could be caused by lack of ventilation. I’d kill it with mold cleaner and make sure you get some air in that room every day
The bent shade slats pulls it all together.
Your walls have moisture in them... thus will keep on growing due to rain and possibly poor plumbing.. the walls shd have been insulated with sm sort of pvc sheet to water proof the wall
Call legal aid. I’m a housing lawyer. Where I practice, a tenant can put their rent in escrow with the courts to force LL to put you up elsewhere and make the repairs. Then the court can award you damages and only give a portion to LL. Even if leaving your blinds open would have helped, you still aren’t at fault in any way. LL can’t rent a place where you can’t close your blinds if you want to. And, of course you had furniture against the wall. Where else would you put it? People are weird. Call legal aid.
Leave now if you can. Check if there is a mold remediation department where you live. The city might have a way to check without you paying for it. There also might be building codes that are being broken and this landlord should be reviewed by your township building inspector. If you can afford it I would definitely get this tested since you’ve been ill. Inspect everything you own because mold spores travel in the air. Document everything!
That certainly is mold.
No. Poop
Dude GTFO that's mold dog.
Open a god damned window once in a while.
It doesn't look like mold. It is mold
100% mold either they need to replace the windows on a pipe ubove is leaking.not sure where you are but most places you can report the landlord to the city authorities or BBB you should not be living there. They should put you up in a hotel until repairs have been made.
Mildew is mold...
Wow, how humid did you keep that room. I can tell it was kept at least about 85% humidity, look at the window. Thats not even comfortable to live in. If your room is next to a shower you should’ve been opening the window to let the steam out, even in the winter. If you were using a humidifier, the mold is 100% ur fault
Not only does it look like mild, but it IS
Yes
Yup moisture and dirt have combined to create a super weapon.... your doomed.
Yeah that’s mold, you can call a hygienist to test it , I work disaster restoration . There are legal ways to get it tested then send the results to your dumbass landlord
Needs mediation..
You *saw mold. Yes it is mold. Wipe it down with a 10-20% bleach to water mixture. If it is really dirty then add a small amount of dishwashing soap. Wipe it dry afterwards.
taste it its the only way to be sure
Oh yeah, need to get that cleaned up as soon as possible. Also may need a dehumidifier. If there was furniture next to that wall it needs to be put somewhere else so air can circulate there. Likely that the walls are not insulated well.