You don't go in the MIL apartment on your property often, as you probably use the property for guests when they stay periodically. At most, you check the space to change out bedding and vacuum between guests, and since the space is rarely used, you may not think that water damage can be an issue.

Water damage in a MIL apartment can actually be a real concern, mainly because if the space isn't used frequently, existing water damage can go on for a long time before being noticed. Discover some of the signs that a less-used area of your property may have water damage, and if you find even minimal damage in the MIL apartment, call for a water damage restoration specialist right away.

There's a slow drip in any of the sinks or drains

If any of the plumbing fixtures in your MIL apartment are leaking, even if the leak is just a slow drip that is hardly noticeable at all, be wary of any kind of water damage that might be lurking underneath. Why? Because even a small drip can waste a few gallons of water or more per day, and if there is any overflow in the sink or under any sink basins, unchecked leaking water can mean serious water damage.

It's one thing to discover a slow leak in your own home, where you frequent the space every day and can usually spot a leak before it's been going for a long time. It's another to discover one in your MIL apartment that is rarely used. There's no way of telling how long a leak may have been occurring, when it started, or even what damage it has done, so call a water damage restoration professional if you suspect a leak in the apartment is more than just water waste down the drain.

There's a musty, dirty smell in the room

You should keep the MIL apartment on your property well-ventilated to keep humidity from getting too high in the rooms and to keep the apartment smelling clean and fresh. However, it's not always practical to keep windows open or fans on in the empty space, so have your MIL apartment checked regularly to ensure it doesn't smell musty or dirty. Any musty smells can mean mold or mildew, which are signs of ongoing water damage. A water damage restoration company can spot where the water damage is occurring in the MIL apartment and make repairs and restore the property to a cleaner, healthier condition.

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