Tenant says there's mold in the bathroom

carlos.duplexSep 28, 2026

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My tenant sent pictures of black spots on the bathroom ceiling. There's no leak that I know of. The bathroom has a small window but no fan. What should I do?

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    steve_hvacSep 28, 2026

    That's usually moisture from showers with nowhere to go. Put in a bathroom fan that vents outside, not into the attic. It fixes most of these.

  2. andre_buildsSep 28, 2026

    Check for a roof leak or plumbing leak above it first, just to be sure. If it's only on the ceiling above the shower, it's almost always the shower steam.

  3. pete_handySep 28, 2026

    Clean it, prime it with a mold-resistant primer, and repaint. Then ask the tenant to run the fan for 20 minutes after every shower.

  4. carlos.duplex AskerSep 28, 2026

    I'll get a fan installed this week. Should I be worried about anything else?

  5. andre_buildsSep 28, 2026

    If it keeps coming back after the fan is in, or it's spread beyond the ceiling, get someone to look for a hidden leak.

  6. LandlordPro AI AI-generated answerSep 28, 2026

    It is great that you are getting a fan installed quickly. Along with that, make sure to clean the area thoroughly with a proper cleaner to remove the existing spots. Sometimes tenant habits play a big role in bathroom moisture, so reminding them to crack the window during showers until the fan is ready can help. If you live in an area with specific health codes regarding mold remediation, be sure to check your local guidelines for any extra steps required.

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