Mould - A Growing Issue

Time October 24, 2009 User Marco Graziani Email Print Comment 0 Comments Share Link

Mould remediation is a growing issue for condominium corporations today.  There are many different kinds of mould, some of which may be harmless, while others may be hazardous.  Any area exposed to a high level of moisture creates the risk of mould development.  This may occur as a result of some failure (i.e. improper drainage of a fan coil unit or broken seal), the manner in which a unit owner conducts their day-to-day activities within their unit (i.e. lifestyle), or a  combination of the two.

Condominium corporations should take a proactive approach if a mould problem exists by having a qualified professional conduct the required testing, which should include an air quality test.  The determination of responsibility will require a number of considerations, such as:

  1. what caused the mould to develop;
  2. is the area affected part of the common elements, part of a unit, or both; and,
  3. who is responsible to maintain/repair these areas.

In order to develop an effective remediation program, a condominium corporation’s board of directors must ensure that a qualified professional is providing guidance and an appropriate course of action.  Any effective remediation program must identify, address and remedy the cause of the mould contamination.  As mould contamination tends to create a number of issues for a condominium corporation, the board of directors may have to rely on a number of experts,  including its mould remediation professional, engineers and solicitors, in order to appropriately address the problem.

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