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After the heavy rain last month, I noticed a musty smell coming from the basement, but couldn't see any obvious signs of water damage. Now, my kids have been coughing more than usual, and there's this strange white powdery substance on the walls near...

After the heavy rain last month, I noticed a musty smell coming from my basement. When I checked, I saw some patches of dark spots on the walls near the floor where water tends to accumulate. I’m not sure if this is mold or just dirt, but it’s concer...

After the heavy rains last month, I noticed water seeping into the basement area of our rented apartment. The municipality guidelines aren't clear on who is responsible for maintaining waterproofing in these common areas. Given that we’ve lived here ...

After the rain last month, I noticed a persistent musty smell coming from the corner of the living room where we keep our plants. It’s really damp down there even though I use a dehumidifier. The AC in my apartment seems to struggle to keep up with t...

After the rain last month, I noticed a persistent dampness in my bedroom closet, even though it’s not directly under any plumbing. My landlord mentioned they’re trying to reduce energy use but didn’t say anything about checking for leaks or moisture ...

After the heavy rains last month, I noticed a musty smell in the basement where we store toys and some of our furniture. The area is always damp even with the dehumidifier running, and there seems to be visible mold growing along the walls near the f...

After the heavy rain last month, I noticed a musty smell coming from the basement, which is where our laundry room is located. It's been there ever since, even though we've tried opening windows to air it out. Shouldn't landlords be responsible for a...

The building maintenance said they found mold water in a neighboring apartment. Should I be worried about my unit? What precautions should I take?

After the heavy rains last month, I noticed a musty smell coming from behind the walls in my living room. My kids have also started complaining of coughs and colds more often than usual. Should I consider hiring professionals to inspect for mold or c...

After the heavy rainfall last week, water seeped into our basement from a crack in the wall. The area where my children play has that damp smell and feels chilly. I’m worried it might affect their health or lead to mold growth. What steps should we t...