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<br />Residential Lease Agreement Exhibit B <br /> <br />Mold is often found in areas where water has damaged building materials and furniture after <br />flooding or plumbing leaks. Mold can also be found growing along walls where warm moist air <br />condenses on cooler wall surfaces, such as inside cold exterior walls, behind dressers, <br />headboards, and in closets where articles are stored against walls. Mold often grows in rooms <br />with both high water use and humidity, such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and <br />basements. If you notice mold or know of water damaged areas in your home, it is time to take <br />action to control its growth. <br /> <br />When should I sample for mold? <br />You don’t need to sample for mold because in most cases you can see or smell mold. Even a <br />clean, dry house will have some mold spores, but not enough to cause health problems. If you <br />smell mold it may be hidden behind wallpaper, in the walls or ceiling or under the carpet. If you <br />suspect you have hidden mold be very careful when you investigate, protect yourself from <br />exposure in the same manner as you would for a clean-up. See clean-up chart below: <br /> <br />Can I control mold growth in my home? <br />Yes you can. Dry out the House and fix any moisture problems in your home: <br />• Stop water leaks, repair leaky roofs and plumbing. Keep water away from concrete slabs <br />and basement walls. <br />• Open windows and doors to increase air flow in your home, especially along the inside of <br />exterior walls. Use a fan if there are no windows available. <br />• Make sure that warm air flows into all areas of the home. Move large objects a few inches <br />away from the inside of exterior walls to increase air circulation. <br />• Install and use exhaust fans in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. <br />• Ventilate and insulate attic and crawl spaces. Use heavy plastic to cover earth floors in <br />crawl spaces. <br />• Clean and dry water damaged carpets, clothing, bedding, and upholstered furniture <br />within 24 to 48 hours, or consider removing and replacing damaged furnishings. <br />• Vacuum and clean your home regularly to remove mold spores. <br />• Check around your windows for signs of condensation and water droplets. Wipe them up <br />right away so mold can’t start to grow. <br /> <br /> <br />What cleans mold? <br />Clean up mold and take care of the problem by keeping your home dry and keeping mold out. <br />Act fast! Mold damages your home as it grows. Clean it up as soon as possible. <br /> <br />Size the moldy <br />area <br />Decide if you have a large or small area of mold. A small area is less than about ten <br />square feet, or a patch three feet by three feet square. To clean a small area, follow <br />the advice below. You may use a cotton face mask for protection. <br />If you have a lot of mold damage (more than ten square feet) consider hiring a <br />cleaning professional. If the moldy area has been contaminated by sewage or is in