Humidity, water damage, mould, foul odour: Your recourses as a tenant

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Poor Housing Conditions: The Tenants' Recourses Opens in new tab (Éducaloi)

How to break a lease in Quebec if your apartment is uninhabitable Opens in new tab (CBC News)

Formal notice: What you need to know

Mould: How to protect your health

Mould Opens in new tab (Government of Canada)

Finding and eliminating mould from your home Opens in new tab (Gouvernement du Québec)

Health problems caused by mould Opens in new tab (Gouvernement du Québec)

Mould cleanup at a glance: infographic Opens in new tab (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)

Radon: How to know if you have radon in your home

Residential radon Opens in new tab (Gouvernement du Québec)

Tips on getting rid of foul odours in your dwelling

How to get rid of stinky household odors Opens in new tab (The Washington Post)

Water damage: First steps to take after the event

After a flood Opens in new tab (Government of Canada)

What to do after a flood Opens in new tab (Gouvernement du Québec)

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