One fine late July day, I pulled up for a routine post move-out unit inspection and the air itself felt… thick… and I already knew that I was about to earn my paycheck in a way no spreadsheet could ever justify.Door opens.Immediate sensory assault.Imagine if a fast-food dumpster and a gym sock had a baby and raised it inside a humidifier.

“Do not let wet clothing or towels sit for long periods — they can cause black stains on walls or ceilings.”Have tenants sign a Mold Addendum acknowledging that they understand their role in preventing moisture issues and will notify management promptly if they see any black stains or experience leaks.Landlord ResponsibilitiesAddress leaks, water intrusion, or condensation issues immediately — prevention is key.Hire licensed contractors for roof, HVAC, or plumbing repairs.Keep documentation and photos of all tenant complaints and maintenance actions.Maintain proper ventilation and dehumidifiers in basements or areas prone to moisture.If mold is confirmed, notify tenants in writing about the remediation process and timeline.Tenant ResponsibilitiesReport leaks or water damage as soon as possible.Use ventilation fans during and after showers or cooking.Maintain reasonable cleanliness and avoid over-humidifying the space.Follow the instructions in the Mold Addendum and cooperate with access for repairs.Final NoteMold prevention is a shared responsibility between the landlord and tenant.

So far, I’ve done several upgrades to increase both appeal and equity: Converted the home into a smart house: smart switches, outlets, thermostat, humidifier, and remote access to both the garage and front doorIn-progress bathroom remodelOther cosmetic improvements including new lighting, plumbing fixtures, and mirrors  To finance the renovations, I’ve been strategically using credit cards to capture value and force appreciation.

I found humidity to be an issue in the garden so a humidifier as well!

Dogs and cats pee on laminate, hot-water humidifiers leak on it, kids start wet-mopping it when they spill something on it that they don't want Mommy to see, tenants turn off the heat when they go somewhere no matter what you write into the lease, and the stuff swells at the joints.

Everyone i spoke to did not replace wire.just remember; all drywall 12 inches above flood line, cabinets, doors, flooring(tile should be fine), maybe the a/c equipment, window stools, baseboard, insulation, outlets (at least) and it took us 3 months with multiple fans and humidifiers running to get all the wood back to acceptable moisture content.

I assume if the report is clean, we'll probably just need a few humidifiers in the house.  

Nothing a humidifier can't handle.

Combustion reactions change lots of chemicals into lots of other chemicals, some of them being things like Carbon Monoxide, Tar, etc.Vaping is just basically a humidifier. 

Editing to add we are a little more worried than usual (we would probably just run fans and a humidifier and clean up ourselves) but our forced hot air system comes from this basement and we have a newborn baby so really don’t want to be having mold coming through our air vents!