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<br />Residential Lease Agreement Exhibit B <br /> <br />EXHIBIT B <br />GOT MOLD? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MOLD <br /> <br />What are molds? <br />What makes molds grow in my home? <br />Can I be exposed to mold? <br />Do molds affect my health? <br />When is mold a problem? <br />When should I sample for mold? <br />Can I control mold growth in my home? <br />What cleans up mold? <br />What cleans up moldy furniture? <br />Should I paint over mold? <br />Must landlords tell tenants about mold? <br /> <br />What are molds? <br />Molds are tiny microscopic organisms that digest organic matter and reproduce by releasing <br />spores. Molds are a type of fungi and there are over 100,000 species. In nature, mold helps <br />decompose or break-down leaves, wood and other plant debris. Molds become a problem when <br />they go where they are not wanted and digest materials such as our homes. <br /> <br />What makes molds grow in my home? <br />Mold enters your home as tiny spores. The spores need moisture to begin growing, digesting <br />and destroying. Molds can grow on almost any surface, including; wood, ceiling tiles, wallpaper, <br />paints, carpet, sheet rock, and insulation. The mold grows best when there is lots of moisture <br />from a leaky roof, high humidity, or flood. There is no way to get rid of all molds and mold <br />spores from your home. But you can control mold growth by keeping your home dry. <br /> <br />Can I be exposed to mold? <br />When molds are disturbed, they release spores into the air. You can be exposed by breathing air <br />containing these mold spores. You can also be exposed through touching moldy items, eating <br />moldy food or accidental hand to mouth contact. <br /> <br />Do molds affect my health? <br />Most molds do not harm healthy people. But people who have allergies or asthma may be more <br />sensitive to molds. Sensitive people may experience skin rash, running nose, eye irritation, <br />cough, nasal congestion, aggravation of asthma or difficulty breathing. People with an immune <br />suppression or underlying lung disease, may be at increased risk for infections from molds. <br /> <br /> <br />When is mold a problem? <br />You know you have mold when you smell the "musty" odor or see small black or white specks <br />along your damp bathroom or basement walls. Some mold may be hidden growing behind wall <br />coverings or ceiling tiles. Even dry, dead mold can cause health problems, so always take <br />precautions when you suspect mold. <br />