Service/Program:
Mold
Description of service/program:
Signs of a mold problem:
- Musty damp odors
- Moist or damp areas
- Warped baseboards or trim
- Water marks or discolored areas on walls or ceilings
If you discover mold in your home, locate and remedy the source of the water and remove the water-damaged materials. Mold will continue to grow as long as it has a source of water.
There are no standards or laws in regard to mold levels. Therefore, MCHD does not conduct mold inspections. See “Mold Packet” for information.
Mold and Rental Properties:
A landlord is obligated to make repairs to rental dwellings as long as the proper procedure is followed, and a reasonable time period has been defined. If a landlord does not fix problems that may be causing mold contamination, and help clean up mold, the tenant may look into making escrow rent payments, request the court to order the repairs be made by the landlord, or find a way to legally end the rental agreement. Please contact the Medina County Fair Housing Office for informational brochures on the right way to ask for repairs to rentals. Legal advice is always recommended in these instances. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may qualify for assistance from Medina County Legal Aid.
Service limitations (income, geographic, hours, etc):
Referral contact information:
Contact MCHD at 330-723-9523 weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with questions about mold.
Medina County Fair Housing: 330-722-9293
Medina County Community Legal Aid: 330-535-4191
Medina County Health Department – https://communitynavigator.theconnectorproject.org/medina-county-health-department/