Exhaust fans, damp and the ventilation standard
How bathrooms in Manor Lakes rentals meet, or miss, the mould and ventilation standards.
In short: A bathroom fan that does not run, or vents into the roof, is a common reason a rental fails.
The standards
Each bathroom, toilet, shower and laundry needs ventilation by an exhaust fan, a window or a vent. The property must also be free of mould and damp caused by the building.
What we see
Exhaust fans that do not run, fans discharging into the roof space and damp around worn shower enclosures.
Why it matters
Steam with nowhere to go condenses on ceilings and walls, and mould follows within months.
What the report records
Ventilation present in each wet room, any visible mould or damp, moisture readings and the likely building cause.
The fix
Usually an electrician repairs or ducts the fan and a tradesperson reseals the shower. Book a reinspection to confirm.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Manor Lakes. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
