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Based on the Dubai Rental Law (Law No. 26 of 2007) and subsequent regulations, the responsibility for maintenance and repairs of the property's main structure, including issues arising from inherent building defects or faulty installations, falls upon the landlord. Black mold proliferation due to persistent humidity, condensation from AC systems, or water seepage is typically considered a structural maintenance issue. The landlord is obligated to address the root cause to ensure the property is habitable and safe.

However, the tenant is responsible for maintenance resulting from their own misuse or negligence. In your case, the mold's location along the closet wall and its correlation with the recent humidity spike strongly suggests an environmental or structural cause common in Dubai's climate, such as inadequate ventilation, thermal bridging in the wall, or condensation from the AC unit. The associated health symptoms you describe further underscore the urgency.

Your immediate action should be to formally notify your landlord or property management company in writing, detailing the issue and including photographs. Request a professional mold inspection to identify the exact species and the underlying moisture source. Do not attempt to clean significant Stachybotrys (black mold) growth yourself, as improper agitation can aerosolize harmful mycotoxins.

For a definitive assessment and remediation plan, I recommend contacting our specialists at Saniservice. We provide certified mold inspections, moisture mapping, and IECC-compliant remediation to safely resolve the issue and provide documentation for your landlord. Call us at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com to schedule an investigation.