Mould, damp and the rental standards in Officer
How tired sealant and grout put an Officer rental at risk of failing the mould and damp standard.
In short: The mould and damp standard is one of the easiest to fail and one of the cheapest to fix.
The standard
Under this standard, an Officer rental cannot have mould or damp that comes from the building itself.
Where it starts
Old silicone and worn grout in showers let water into walls and grow mould.
Checking it
We photograph mould, take moisture readings and note the likely building cause.
Fixing it
Remove and replace the sealant, regrout and confirm the area dries out.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Officer. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
