Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated about 5 years ago,

User Stats

160
Posts
117
Votes
Bill O'Donnell
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Newburgh, NY
117
Votes |
160
Posts

Basement apartment potential mold issues

Bill O'Donnell
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Newburgh, NY
Posted

I am a landlord. One of my units is a basement apartment. Recently there was a slow leak from the boiler, a drip for less than a week. The tenant was away and the leak was discovered, reported and addressed upon their return. Fans were set up to dry the affected areas. The area is dry now.

That was about 2 weeks ago. The current issue is a concern about mold/ mildew. Apparently the air quality has changed.

Questions.

Can mold or mildew take hold that quickly?

Its carpet tiles on concrete. Do i bleach,

replace, or hire a pro?

Any do it yourself test kits you recommend?

Any advice on cleaning, killing, that I can do myself?

I don't see any evidence of visible mold. There is a faint smell. Would a shampoo help?

I do not want to harm my tenant. I want to do the correct thing. But I prefer doing it myself whenever possible.

Any good natured advice is welcome.

Thanks

Loading replies...