The mould and damp standard for Kalkallo rentals
What the mould and damp standard requires and the building faults that usually cause it.
In short: A rental must be free of mould and damp caused by the building. Leaking showers, failed grout and window leaks are the usual sources.
The requirement
The property must be free of mould and damp caused by or related to the building structure.
Typical sources
Degraded shower grout, failed sealant, window frames letting water in and blocked weep holes.
Finding the source
Moisture meter readings and a thermal camera trace damp beyond the visible stain.
Fixing it properly
Cleaning the mould without fixing the leak only delays it coming back.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Kalkallo. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
