9.7. Mold-Like Substances

This standard refers to moisture damage to interior surfaces. Under the NSPIRE standards, HUD refers to this as a “mold-like substance.” A “mold-like substance” can include regular or irregular patches or spots on surfaces that may be colored differently than the surface (coloration can be white, green, yellow, gray, brown, or black) and can be raised from the surface.

• A “mold-like substance” can appear “fuzzy” or “cottony,” and a musty or earthy odor can be associated with it.
• Detecting a musty or earthy odor alone is not to be recorded under this standard; visual observation of a “mold-like substance” is required.
• “Mold-like substance” would also include what is often identified as “mildew,” i.e., small patches, generally on non-porous surfaces, and dusty (friable) when dry.
• Mildew is generally a thin surface growth that can be wiped off easily.
• Algae are not to be recorded (algae are grass-green).
• This deficiency is not recorded if observed on household items (e.g., clothing, upholstery, food
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Def#	Deficiency	Severity	Repair Due	HCV Rating
1	Moisture damage on a surface from 4 Sq. In.to 1sf.(Units))	Moderate	30 Days	Fail
1	Moisture damage on a surface from 4 Sq. In. to 1 S.F.(Common Areas)	Low	60 Days	Pass
2	Moisture damage on a surface from 1 to 9 S.F. (Units)	Severe	24 Hours**	Fail
2	Moisture damage on a surface from 1 to 9 S.F. (Common Areas)	Moderate	30 Days	Fail
3	Moisture damage on a surface more than 9 S.F. (Units)	Life Threatening	24 Hours	Fail
3	Moisture damage on a surface more than 9 S.F. (Common Area)	Severe	24 Hours**	Fail
4	Elevated moisture level in a unit	Moderate	30 Days	Fail
4	Elevated moisture level in a common area	Low	60 Days	Pass

**PBV/HCV Correction Timeframe is 30 Days for this Deficiency

Mold-Like Substance Standard V3.0 Updated 6/16/23”
Mold-Like Substance Standard V3.0 Updated 8/11/23”

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