Water leak, now tenant wants mold inspection

Water leak, now tenant wants mold inspection

San Francisco, CA · Member since 2017 · 18 posts · 12 votes

Hello,

One of the apartment windows leaked water after a series of storms in our area. I quickly had it resealed and peeled off wet drywall replaced within 2 days. Now my tenant is asking for a mold inspection on the rest of the walls around the window that got wet. I don’t see any mold from photos (just some water stains).


I have no prior experience with mold. Is an inspection expensive? I’m also worried that if the inspection does turn up mold, I would have to do an extensive rehab. Any advice appreciated. 

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Real Estate Agent · Youngtown Ohio · Member since 2019 · 66 posts · 46 votes
3y

Im in Ohio but I found a company that will test for free. They swab, tell you the level and threat risk and provide a treatment plan if necessary. Bactronix is the company but not sure if they are local to you.

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  • Bjorn AhlbladPro Member
    Investor · Shelton, WA · Member since 2017 · 6k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    3y

    @Kristy F.  I'd err on the side of caution especially in Ca. You might persuade the tenant to have it tested using an instrument from Amazon-several to choose from. Failing that I'd opt for testing by a pro. The last thing you want is your tenant going to a tenant's union and claiming you are being negligent. Besides it can be a health issue. All the best!

  • Real Estate Agent · Youngtown Ohio · Member since 2019 · 66 posts · 46 votes
    3y

    Im in Ohio but I found a company that will test for free. They swab, tell you the level and threat risk and provide a treatment plan if necessary. Bactronix is the company but not sure if they are local to you.

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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
    3y
    Quote from @Kristy F.:

    if there are no obvious signs of mold, then I would not test. Tell the tenant they can test it and you will pay for the test and remediation if it comes back positive.

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