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Mold — Tenant denied refund after claiming large amounts of mould found in rental unit - CBC
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Tenant Denied Refund Over Mold Claims: What Renters Must Know

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists A recent case has put the spotlight on a common frustration...

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Asbestos Cement Board & Transite: What Homeowners Need to Know

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists If you own a home built before 1980, there's a good...

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Lead Paint on Porches, Railings & Exterior Trim: What to Know

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists If your home was built before 1978, the paint on your...

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Remediation Overview — DeKalb homeowner says mold forced her from home after restoration repairs; company disputes claim
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DeKalb Mold Dispute Shows Why Homeowners Need Proof

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists A DeKalb County, Georgia homeowner says she was forced to leave...

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Asbestos in HVAC Ducts and Old Furnaces: What Homeowners Need to Know

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists If your home was built before 1980, there is a good...

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Renting With Kids in an Older Home? How to Check for Lead Hazards

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists Moving into a rental home built before 1978 with young children...

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Asbestos in Vinyl and Linoleum Flooring: What Homeowners Need to Know

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists If your home was built before 1980, there's a good chance...

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The interior of a home coated in black soot and smoke residue after a house fire, darkened walls and ceiling
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Kitchen Fire Smoke Damage: What Settles on Your Walls

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists A kitchen fire can be over in minutes, but the damage...

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Stay Indoors Warnings in 5 States as Wildfire Soot Invades Homes

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists Health officials have issued stay indoors warnings across five US states...

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