Turned out the attic had no ventilation (due to the age of the house) so all the moisture from decades of rain and such covered the attic with mold.

I always keep a fan in the bathroom pointed as high as I can get it to keep moisture level to a minimum.

Just trying to figure out how the moisture got into the building.

It lasts longer, looks better and does not mess up the windows or allow in moisture to mess up the walls around the windows.

:PBecause we all missed the fact that the inside wasn't finished out, doing what I said above ... either a quick fix or a proper finish out, will help tremendously on any mold or moisture build up issues. 

I would check windows and doors also for moisture to see how well they are holding up too.

The trim on it bloated from the moisture in the bathroom :(I also agree that white shaker with a contrasting darker countertop looks dynamic, and is my look these days.

So it turns out, the rain stopped, but the moisture stayed.

Is it possible to treat the job more as a tenant turn over rather than pre-rental expenses in light that the garage remained rented and the work was 90% due to damage from the moisture.

Water entering basements either through the foundation, window wells or backing up the drain is very common, so I would guess one of those more likely.The odor in the basement is likely mold or moisture related, so related to the water issue.