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2. Sounds like...

Reply to Grasswire2 (Original post)

Wed Oct 16, 2019, 12:07 AM

Oct 2019

Sounds like black mold to me. Now, the bad news is, if it is black mold, then the wall behind it is most likely filled with it and it needs major work to remove it.

Note: black mold is highly toxic. Call your city health inspector office. They might come out to inspect and test.

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How would I know if something that looks like it might be mold IS mold? [View all] Grasswire2 Oct 2019 OP

Have it tested... Pachamama Oct 2019 #1

yeah but that's not my responsibility as the tenant. Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #4

He isn't required to do it and if you don't pay to have it tested and then file a complaint, then Pachamama Oct 2019 #9

the law in this state regarding mold in a rental is pretty clear. nt Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #13

But you have to prove it n/t Pachamama Oct 2019 #14

Sounds like... Newest Reality Oct 2019 #2

That's an idea. Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #5

Woah! Newest Reality Oct 2019 #6

Oh... Newest Reality Oct 2019 #7

yes, the landlord has a time restriction in which to respond and repair, by law, once notified. Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #8

bleach Kali Oct 2019 #3

In our emergency community training we learned mahina Oct 2019 #10

geez, that's a weird reaction Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #11

Ok sorry just took a few minutes to try to be helpful. mahina Oct 2019 #12

baseboard blues ,you seem to be on a mold thing. Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2019 #15

oh cool Grasswire2 Oct 2019 #16