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HELP! I am in the "inspection" phase of escrow on my first place. It is a first floor unit in a condo building built in 1981. Installed in all 3 bathrooms are these now-debunked "self venting" fans that, apparently, were considered an acceptable alternative to actual vents/fans for a few years in the early 80's. According to the general inspector, the self-venting (I think they just circulate air through an internal filter?) are worthless.
The master bath is is covered in mold and mildew. There is no window. The closest wall to the outside (as opposed to a wall shared with another condo unit) is on the opposite side of the master bedroom - about 50 ft. from the shower. There is a mold inspector coming in a few days. Is this reason enough to let the condo fall out of escrow?
Assuming that the home owner's association would even allow it, is there anyway to vent this bathroom? Is this going to cost thousands? Are there any alternative products like a de-humidifier that could be effective?
The master bath is is covered in mold and mildew. There is no window. The closest wall to the outside (as opposed to a wall shared with another condo unit) is on the opposite side of the master bedroom - about 50 ft. from the shower. There is a mold inspector coming in a few days. Is this reason enough to let the condo fall out of escrow?
Assuming that the home owner's association would even allow it, is there anyway to vent this bathroom? Is this going to cost thousands? Are there any alternative products like a de-humidifier that could be effective?