Mold
Has anyone else noticed that it's been a super wet June (and now July) here in Wisconsin? So much rain. Our email is flooded (heh) with complaints about water and mold.
Now, to be clear, I think mold can be devastating - let's say you're a family with kids, the kids have mold-triggered asthma which leads to bronchitis or, worse, pneumonia. Sickness in the kiddos leads to days home from work for the parents, which means that it's hard to pay rent. Suddenly, this little spore becomes a make-it-or-break-it thing. Of course, it's usually less impactful for most of the folks who read this blog, but it can damage carpets, lead to mild sickness, render furniture unusable. Let's look at some of the steps to deal with mold.
Read moreProblems During Tenancy
If there is one thing we at Tenant Resource Center have learned about renting, it is to expect the unexpected!
There is a wide variety of problems that can occur over the course of your tenancy. Below, you'll find a collection of articles and blog posts about many common issues that tenants and landlords may experience in the midst of a rental agreement.
| Repair Issues | Roommates, Neighbors, & Guests | Changes in Ownership & Occupants |
| Getting Repairs Done | Exclusive Possession | All About Subletting |
| Landlord Entry 101 | Peaceful Enjoyment | Foreclosure |
| Confusion on Landlord Entry | Roommates | Change of Owner |
| Bed Bugs | For Tenants: Unwanted Guests | Rent Increases |
| Mold | For Landlors: Unwanted Guests | Mobile Homes |
| Heating & Winter Cold | Safe Housing Act | Motels |
| Cooling & Summer Heat | For Tenants: Domestic Abuse | |
| For Landlords: Domestic Abuse | ||
| Parking in Madison |
Not seeing the issue you are having above?
Try using the Search feature on our website, or check our other main pages on Your Rights below.
| EVICTION | REPAIRS | SECURITY DEPOSITS |
| ENDING YOUR LEASE | FINDING HOUSING | DISCRIMINATION |
| MOTELS | MOBILE HOMES | APARTMENT SAFETY |
Looking to write a letter or fill out a form?
Check out our Sample Letters page for a complete list of template forms & letters, everything from roommate agreements to repair letters to sublet agreements. Below, you'll find some relevant letters for various problems that can occur during tenancy
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General Purpose Sample Letter All-purpose sample letter. Can be used for resolving issues between tenant & landlord, tenant to tenant, or roommates. |
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Responding to a Verbal Conversation Sample letter to document a verbal conversation. Could be for conversations or agreements between tenants and landlords or between roommates. |
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Roommate Agreement Sample mutual agreement between tenants for division of rent, security deposit, utilities, roommate rules, etc. |
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Sublet Agreement Sample mutual agreement between original tenants (sublessors), new tenants (sublessees), and landlord to create a sublet. |
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Peaceful Enjoyment Sample letter from tenant to landlord to inform of issues impacting peaceful enjoyment of the unit (neighboring tenants, noise, smell, etc.) |
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Still not finding answers to the issue you are facing?
You may want to speak with a Housing Counselor. See our Locations & Services to find one of our offices open near you!
