Red Flags for Renters to Watch Out For

7. Stay away if the lease mentions mold.

It is just common sense not to want to be near or live in a place containing mold anywhere in the walls or anywhere else. Mold is gross, and not just because of the smell. If you inhale certain black mold strains, especially over an extended period of time, it can cause serious health problems. Which is what would happen should you move into a place with mold, whether you know it or not. For those who live or plan on living in warm weather areas, the heat and moisture can make even innocuous strains of mold grow into an unsightly problem very quickly.