Yesterday I posted about finding substantial dark mold-like growth on the wall directly next to my HVAC in SSR, less than a month after Campus Housing emailed residents saying university engineers would be entering **all student and staff spaces** for HVAC inspection, cleaning, and filter changes.

A lot of people commented that it might just be condensation or something that could be wiped down. I wanted to post an update because maintenance came into the room tonight and opened the HVAC area, and the condition was significantly worse than what was visible from the outside.

There was a large amount of water around the unit. The maintenance worker repeatedly questioned where the water was coming from, inspected around the ceiling/window area for possible water damage, and told me that this did **not** look like something I caused.

He also told me the room was **not habitable in its current condition** and that nobody should be moving into it until the wall/HVAC area is inspected and repaired. He said this while physically looking at the opened unit and the wall.

Some of my belongings that were stored near the back of the closet are now visibly affected and smell moldy, including a pillow, tote bag, and shoes.

What I want answered now is very simple:  
**Was my specific room actually inspected during the July HVAC maintenance that Housing announced?**  
If it was, what exactly was inspected and documented?

If it wasn’t, why were residents never told that the announced inspections were incomplete?  
Another SSR resident commented on my first post saying that engineers stopped showing up and that the building has had humidity problems. I cannot independently verify that, but it makes me even more concerned and is another reason I want Housing to provide the actual maintenance records.

I’m not claiming I know the mold species or whether it is “toxic black mold.” That requires proper assessment. What I **am** saying is that this is clearly not a tiny cosmetic spot that you just wipe off and forget about. There is visible growth, substantial moisture around the HVAC, affected belongings, and a maintenance worker telling me the bedroom should not be occupied.

If you’re moving into SSR for fall, especially if your room smells musty or you notice moisture around your HVAC, **document it and submit a work order.** Don’t assume an announced inspection necessarily means your individual unit was completed ask for confirmation if you’re concerned.

I paid thousands of dollars to live here. I should not have had to discover this during move-out, and I should not have to guess whether the maintenance process Housing told residents was happening actually occurred in my room.

I’m requesting written answers, the July maintenance history for my unit, an inspection of the moisture source, and information about reimbursement for the room and belongings if the condition is confirmed to be building/HVAC-related.

UPDATE: The mold next to my SSR HVAC was way worse once maintenance opened it…