Mold – Recent News
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…
Read MoreRenter 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…
Read MoreMold has been implicated as a possible trigger in the death of Bernie Mack
Bernie Mack, Sarcoidosis and Black Mold Recently, news organizations have begun to publish information that indicates that black mold has been implicated as a possible trigger in the death of Bernie Mack. The comedy community and the world at large lost a great talent when Bernie Mac died in 2008. His death came as a…
Read MoreLatest mold stories in the News
As part of our ongoing efforts to bring you the most up to date information and the latest mold stories in the news we’re continuing our new weekly series today. Titled simply, Mold News this Week, we will continue to issue the absolute latest and most up to date information on mold and mold contamination…
Read MoreCoronavirus disinfection programs
Maple Leaf Environmental Announces Coronavirus Cleaning, Remediation and Disinfection programs for Homes and Businesses Published: Mar 14, 2020 TORONTO, March 14, 2020 /PRNewswire In response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, Maple Leaf Environmental Consulting Inc,, (and their sister company Maple Leaf Mold Inc), a leading provider of viral, mold and bacterial disinfection and biohazard remediation,…
Read MoreIs anyone surprised that mold is tough to kill?
Is anyone surprised that mold is tough to kill? Â Â Aspergillus Niger Astronauts on the International Space Station are in a constant battle against mold inside their living environment and it’s toughness is a real problem. Recently, a German microbiologist conducted a set of experiments whereby hard x-rays and heavy ions were focused on…
Read MoreWet basements and mold
Wet basements and mold We’ve noticed a significant increase in demand for our services as they relate to wet basements and mold removal / restoration services due to higher rainfall levels and longer more intense storms this past year. The number of wet basement projects we addressed in 2019 almost doubled over the previous last…
Read MoreMold in our Schools
Mold in our Schools…what can we do about it? As we begin to understand more about molds adverse health impacts we begin to truly understand how important it is to insure that mold in our schools is taken seriously. The most vulnerable in our society should not be exposed to mold…period. I’ve read numerous stories of…
Read MoreClimate Disruption and Mold
   Climate Disruption and mold…how can we adapt? Storm clouds are forming on the horizon that are troubling…the intensity and severity of storm systems are undergoing changes that have been directly linked to climate change. Storms will linger longer in areas and downpours will be more severe. Spring will be cooler and longer…
Read MoreMold and Allergies
 A Common Problem Mold and allergies have become a significant problem in today’s world…more so than at any other time. Mold is a fungus that comes in thousands of varieties and grows both outside and inside. In order to thrive, mold needs two things: water and warmth — and you certainly don’t have to endure…
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