A mother was shocked to discover the cause of recurring brown stains on her ceiling.

Living in a rented apartment can be a bit of a gamble, as tenants are never quite sure whether their home will be properly maintained or not. While there are certainly many good landlords out there, unfortunately, there are also far too many who neglect their properties or try to cover up issues instead of addressing them.

One common problem in rented homes is the appearance of dark marks or stains on walls and ceilings. Many people assume these are caused by mold, especially during the colder months when it can be difficult to keep the home well-ventilated and warm. This is particularly true in the UK, where the rising cost of living has led many families to limit their use of heating. However, as one renter recently discovered, not all stains are caused by mold.

Taking to Reddit to share her experience, the anonymous renter posted a picture of strange brown stains on her ceiling. She explained that the maintenance team in her apartment building simply keeps painting over the stains, rather than addressing the root cause of the problem. Despite the fact that the stains have moved from their original location and always appear in pairs, her upstairs neighbor claims that her floor is dry and there is no water entering the apartment.

The renter is understandably frustrated and worried about the safety of her home. She expresses her desire for the apartment complex to actually find and fix the issue, rather than just covering it up with paint. She even asks for advice on how to test for the cause of the stains without causing any damage to the ceiling.

Hundreds of people chimed in with their opinions and suggestions. Many believe that the stains are caused by mice urine, which is certainly an unpleasant thought. One commenter shared their own experience, revealing that they had similar stains in their attic which turned out to be caused by mice. Another person agreed, stating that brown stains in different places are a sure sign of rodent urine. A third person even suggested that it could be rat urine soaking through the ceiling.

To make matters worse, the renter's son has noticed a similar smell in the area, which he compared to the scent of his hamster's cage. It's clear that this problem needs to be addressed by the apartment complex before it becomes a bigger issue. Hopefully, they will take the renter's concerns seriously and find a solution that doesn't involve just painting over the stains.

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