'I'd never seen anything like it': Family faces $29,000 bill after living in mouldy rental

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For most people, household mould is not a major issue, but for a minority, it can have a serious impact on their health if left unchecked.

For most people, household mould is a minor inconvenience — stubbornly appearing in the grout of the bathroom tiles from time to time.

Ms Narthakumar said her partner and daughter also suffered health problems, although they were less severely affected. The real estate industry in WA opposes the idea of forcing landlords to disclose mould before they sign leases.Sudha Narthakumar, her partner Lionel and daughter Lila have found their health has improved since moving out of the house into another property.The family's belongings are now in storage, after being packed into boxes by a mould remediation team dressed in full personal protective equipment, including respirators.

"The thing is with disclosure... it could have been repaired and it could also be the conduct of the tenant.Annette Fennell wears a face-mask at her property to protect her from mould contamination.

 

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please stop asking me to download your app every time I want to read a news article. I don't want it

Yeah people buy multiple properties through leasing harmful to health properties then blame tenants for the condition of the properties. They can buy multiple properties through this rort

Most of the trouble with mould comes from moisture.

So honesty in your headlines isn’t a thing? $29,000 bill is replacing belongings, it’s not an actual BILL. It’s a COST, there’s a difference and it makes your headline misleading. ABC should know better!

Many people don’t know how to use evaporative cooling. This style of cooling pumps 1000s of litres of moist air into the house, windows and doors must be left open.

Landlord needs to be sued

It’s the homeowners problem. Not the persons renting !

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