Heating, ventilation and damp under Victoria's rental standards
How heating, ventilation and mould standards apply to Strathtulloh rentals, and what an inspection checks.
In short: Heating, ventilation and mould are linked. A home that cannot vent moisture will grow mould, and cold rooms make it worse.
Heating
The living area must have a fixed heater. We record it but do not switch it on or service it.
Ventilation
Bathrooms, toilets, kitchens and laundries need ventilation to outside. Fans venting into the roof fail.
Mould and damp
Mould or damp caused by the building, such as a leak or poor ventilation, must be fixed.
Moisture readings
A moisture meter separates building leaks from condensation caused by daily living.
Older acreage rentals
Older homes may have damp walls, leaking showers or perished sealant that cause mould.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Strathtulloh. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
