Home > Information For Tenants > Mold 

Mold

Mold in British Columbia

Mold is a major problem in many homes in BC given our damp climate. It is important that you check for signs of mold before moving into a place and take every step possible to prevent mold in your home.

Finding mold may not be reason enough to break a tenancy agreement and move out of a place early. If you do find mold make sure you document it with pictures and letters to your landlord in case you should need evidence for a dispute resolution hearing at the Residential Tenancy Branch. If you do not create evidence that you notified your landlord in a timely manner, your landlord could blame you for causing the problem or making it worse.

You can call your local health authority for more information.
 

For more information on mold visit the following links:

• CMHC: Fighting Mold (HTML)
• CMHC: Fighting Mold (PDF)
• BC Housing Mould Management Guide for Residents
• HealthLinkBC - Indoor Air Quality: Mould and Other Biological Containments

Have you called TRAC's telephone Infoline before? If you have a moment, we would appreciate some feedback on your experience: