Black mould

Due to the recent floods, dampness and humidity the nursery ceiling has developed a decent sized spot of black mould i notified the real estate straight away as the leaking roof still hasnt been fixed 3 months after reported and the house has a big history of leaks 5 years ago the dining room ceiling colapsed due to leakage.
My mother in law is my landlord so i well aware of the problems and the dangers of her grandchildren being in the house but doesnt seem to care as she will have to spend money on the house (despite having plenty!) and the real estate said they havent been able to get in contact with her since we first reported the issue!

Anyway to the point, the ceiling in that room in our opinion needs replacing because of the mould but all we've been told to do is wash the ceiling which is a huge health hazard especially when pregnant and I dont want to have to do it but i need it sorting asap as its in the nursery. Anyone had any experiences with this?

Yes. we had it bad in the bathroom. We contacted the real estate. They had it fixed. It was a pretty poor fix. We're looking to move.

It took a while to get it fixed. We were looking at contacting the Tenants board to resolve it.

We have also moved out of a place with black mould on a part of a ceiling. It was partly due to possum wee seeping down from the ceiling cavity above (ewww!) so it also stunk. I used to just get a mop, dip it in water/bleach, and reach up and spread it around. Bleach isn't too harmful for preggy women and using a mop was safer than climbing a ladder. It worked ok. sometimes needed two applications.

Bath ive been advised by my dr not to even go in that room as the mould is toxic and will harm the babies :(

good luck. i moved out of a place as the owner said the mould in the main and 3rd bedroom, laundry and bathroom is not a issue with the house it was my fault for not scrubbing and bleching the walls and windows reguarly (yep it was even on the glass:sick:)
if she wont do anything, you can call the rental tribunal, even if she is your mil, its her resposibility to fix issues like this.

IF the doctor has advised you not to even be in the room, the house is not fit for human habitation. I think it means you can move out without notice. Check with the renters tribunal.

I know it's extremely stressful and not a great time, but if I was you, I'd be moving out. Mould spores are tiny and they travel.

I'd move out then... if your ML won't fix it. Spores travel. (is it the spores or the toxic gasses they probably emit?) They wont stay in that room, unless you totally seal it. Makes my blood boil when people try to draw money from a rental property that they can't afford to maintain! :angry:

ETA: snap tashy. Ring the Tenancy Advice Board. i've spoken to them heaps lately... very helpful.

I wish we could move but financially it's impossible plus we live rural so that doesn't help all removalists charge thousands for out here and we simply don't have it plus I'd have to move claire to a different school ... I just want the ceiling replaced couldn't cost that much on a small room especially when her nephew is a plasterer


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I'd be getting ur Hubby on the phone to his selfish mother, how dare she put the children and you, and her son and unborn babies at risk, that black mould is deadly.....

Thanks M2R I think that's the only thing that can be done I'm ringing the real estate on Monday with the facts and demanding the ceiling be replaced even if it means turning on the water works


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Can you get the Dr to write it down as well, and get that sent off to the RA and MIL, make her feel really bad that her lack of action could herm her grandchildren?

Hopefully the board can help, take care xxoo

thanks beema thats a great idea i didnt think of that!

If no-one is willing to act on it, get in touch with your local tenants adocacy service.

I was just about to say the same as Beema, get the Dr to write a note! :hug: I hope it's sorted soon x

On a side note, apparently 100% white vinegar is good for mould removal.

I really hope this link is okay. Its not advertising but it is about black mould and how to remove it and is from the Australian Institute of building http://http://www.buildingreports.co...ndensation.htm

How's this going? The humidity ATM must be making it worse. Hope you've had success!