Landlords are legally required to disclose any known hazards in the property
Landlords are legally required to disclose any known hazards in the property, including the presence of asbestos. If your landlord failed to inform you about the asbestos, this could be considered a breach of duty, providing grounds for a lawsuit. While the presence of asbestos might not be enough on its own, you can…
Landlords, legally, must allow non-intrusive mold, asbestos and lead inspections to occur
Landlords, legally, must allow non-intrusive mold, asbestos and lead inspections to occur. Recently we have been asked what rights do I have if I want to have my home / apartment inspected for mold, asbestos and/or lead? I am concerned because each of these contaminants can adversely affect my health but the Landlord is threatening…
Mold in your apartment? Landlord may be in breach of maintenance obligations
Mold in your apartment? Landlord may be in Breach of Maintenance obligations This Guideline deals with the responsibility of landlords to maintain residential complexes and rental units and with the appropriate choice of remedies. Section 20 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the “RTA“) states as follows: A landlord is responsible for providing and maintaining a residential…
Can you sell your home with mold / asbestos / lead?
Can you sell your home with mold / asbestos / lead? If you are considering selling your home it can be both exciting and frustrating. But you as a seller and your potential buyers should educate yourself on real estate law here in Ontario and how certain Provincial of Ontario real estate regulations will affect…
Aspergillus Latus – A mold hybrid pathogen that can cause disease in humans.
A.Latus Aspergillus Latus – A mold hybrid pathogen that can cause disease in humans. A particular species of mold, (Aspergillus Latus / A.Latus), was found for the first time and has been confirmed to be a hybrid, (the merging of), two distinct organisms. This particular species is of interest because it directly causes human diseases.…
What is the difference between mold and mildew?
What is the difference between Mold and Mildew? Mildew refers to certain kinds of mold’s or funguses that are all part of the same general mold species. The term mildew is sometimes used generically to refer to mold growth, usually on a flat surface like bathroom tile surfaces or other flat areas where there is…
Winner of the 2024 Best of the Best Award on HomeStars for Mold Removal!
Winner of the 2024 Best of the Best Award on HomeStars for Mold Removal! We are proud to announce that Maple Leaf Mold Inc. has been awarded another Best of the Best Award from Homestars / HomeAdvisors, the top review based service in Canada. This solidifies our position as the top environmental / mold removal…
Indoor Air Quality and Gas Appliances
Indoor Air Quality and Gas Appliances We deal with issues all the time related to poor indoor air quality so today I thought we’d explore indoor air quality and gas appliances as it’s been in the news lately. We also believe that the air we breath should be free of mold, asbestos or other chemicals…
When Landlords won’t fix asthma triggers like mold doctors call in the lawyers
When Landlords won’t fix asthma triggers like mold doctors call in the lawyers. Mold, pests and rodents in the home can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks in kids. Increasingly, doctors see this as a medical issue that requires legal intervention. In the kitchen of her rental home in northwest Washington, D.C., Shelly, a…
Renter sought compensation for mold but tenancy dispute board stuck her with the bill
Always keep an eye out for possible mold issues Today’s post highlights just how important it is to insure that you always be vigilant when you spot something that may look like mold because recently a renter sought compensation for mold but a tenancy dispute board stuck her with the bill. It’s a hard thing…