u/errorpng

hello all. i have been living in my current apartment for around 9 months and the bathroom has a very serious mold issue that i'm worried is affecting my health.
the mold has grown on the ceiling and in between the bathroom wall tiles in the shower. the caulking, upon move in, almost immediately started falling off (which i noted in my move in inspection check list.) i also took a video of the entire apartment upon move in and noticed there were very faint shadows on the bathroom ceiling where the mold has now grown back.

i try to vent the bathroom as best as i can, but it's an older building so there is no fan. i have to open a window which just opens to a small indoor area that connects to my neighbors bathroom and the apartment building hallway. the windows to the apartment hallways were open for about a week when i initially moved in (and i didn't realize it was windows to the hallways so people could see directly into my bathroom that entire time which is a whole separate issue lol) but since then have been closed.

additionally, there is only one small outlet connected to the light above the sink, and the closest outlet outside of the bathroom is across the hallway in my bedroom. i keep a dehumidifier running 24/7 in my bedroom and open my windows everyday but there is still mold growing in my bedroom too, on the light switch. it doesn't appear that there are any kind of floor vents or other ventilation, besides in the kitchen, in the entire apartment.

i have a bit of a fear of confrontation i think so i've put off involving management. i am also worried about bringing this up with management since i've waited so long to open a maintenance request already. when i was searching for an apartment, i toured a few other apartments owned by the same company and the reviews for those buildings often mentioned mold issues, how badly management handled said issues, and that the tenant often got blamed. there were a few other issues with the apartment when i moved in i haven't brought up either (for example: hallway closet door has broken lower hinge.) this is a smaller complex so i thought maybe it would have better upkeep.

my overarching question is what is the best way to clean the mold in my bathroom given all of the issues i'm experiencing? my lease ends in a few months and i don't think i plan on sticking around since i have experienced quite a decline in my health since moving in. i'm also worried about using bleach due to the lack of ventilation. i have a cleaning brush i keep in my shower and i try to scrub the tub and faucets often but i have been afraid of trying to clean the shower walls since the mold became visible due to lack of ventilation.

i'm currently trying to clean the mold in between the tiles with white vinegar and i've gotten my dehumidifier as close as i possibly can to the bathroom with the extension cord i have but it still just barely reaches the bathroom door. i have the window in the bathroom open too but i can't keep it open constantly because the bathroom door doesn't close fully and i have a cat.
i just had a major surgery a few weeks ago too and i'm trying to not stress myself out too much but i feel like my bathroom is a serious health hazard at this point and i don't know what to do 😭😭

included photos of shower walls, ceiling above the shower, and the window in my bathroom so you guys have a better understanding of what i'm dealing/working with. thank you so much if you took the time to read this

hello, i have never purchased a rug before and i am having extreme decision paralysis. there are soooo many options online it is overwhelming me haha. i've primarily been browsing on rugsusa and revival rugs but if anyone has any suggestions from any other web stores i am open to them. also, would this be the correct size for my space?

some things to note: i do plan on replacing a good chunk of the furniture in this room eventually. in particular i would like a new chair, to get a bigger credenza, and eventually to replace my sofa as well but what i have here rn was either free/cheap and i am on a pretty tight budget rn. i also plan on lowering the painting above my couch as suggested in a previous thread of mine on this subreddit. as well as adding more art, throw pillows, etc. just want to get the rug figured out first since i will probably pull colors from whichever one i decide on.

thank you!

i can't tell if i hung this too low or if it just looks awkward because it's all alone on the wall right now lol. most things i've read suggest hanging paintings at eye level but my eye level is a little below the average. i dunno. this is my first time ever trying to truly decorate the space i'm living in.

should i adjust it's placement on the wall, add more art, or add other decor in general? am i overthinking it?