Should I contact my Dubai landlord about black mold?« Back to Previous Page

Based on the UAE Civil Code, specifically Federal Law No. (5) of 1985, landlords are legally obligated to maintain the property in a habitable condition, which includes addressing structural issues leading to mold growth. Since the mold is on an exterior wall and worsened by climatic humidity, this strongly suggests an underlying moisture intrusion or insulation problem, which is the landlord's responsibility to rectify.

You should absolutely contact your landlord immediately. Document the issue thoroughly with time-stamped photographs and a detailed written description, noting its proximity to the exterior wall and its correlation with the recent high humidity and condensation events common in Dubai's climate. This documentation is critical for your records and for the landlord.

However, I strongly recommend you do not wait for the landlord to arrange the initial assessment. It is prudent to engage a professional mold inspection company, like Saniservice, first. An independent inspection provides an unbiased, expert evaluation of the root cause (e.g., thermal bridging, capillary action, or a leak) and the full extent of the contamination, including behind the shelving and wall cavity. This certified report will be invaluable in ensuring your landlord's contractor addresses the problem completely, not just the visible surface mold, preventing rapid recurrence from the persistent moisture source. A professional assessment is the fastest way to a permanent solution.

For a comprehensive inspection and a detailed remediation protocol to present to your landlord, call 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com. Our certified inspectors use thermal imaging and moisture meters to identify the exact source, which is essential for a lasting repair.