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Based on UAE tenancy law, specifically Law No. (26) of 2007, the landlord is generally responsible for maintaining the property's structure and major installed systems, including the air conditioning unit. The leak itself constitutes a failure of the building's infrastructure, which is the landlord's obligation to repair.

However, your delay in reporting the leak introduces a complication. The landlord may argue that you failed in your tenant obligation to inform them of defects in a timely manner, which allowed the mold to develop and the damage to worsen. The critical factor will be establishing the timeline and whether your delay was reasonable. Given that maintenance responses are often slow, it is advisable to have a documented record of all communication (emails, messages) reporting the issue to the landlord or property manager. This evidence is crucial for demonstrating that you did, in fact, report the problem.

The mold remediation itself is a serious health and safety issue. The black mold spreading up the wall indicates significant growth, likely with a hidden reservoir within the wall cavity and carpet padding. In Dubai's high humidity, mold can proliferate rapidly. This requires professional assessment and remediation, not a simple cleaning.

We strongly recommend you immediately contact a professional mold inspection company like Saniservice. Our certified experts can conduct a thorough assessment to determine the full extent of the contamination, identify the moisture source, and provide a detailed report. This objective, third-party report is often the key piece of evidence needed to resolve liability disputes with landlords. For immediate assistance, please call us at 800-MOLDS or email hello@saniservice.com to schedule an inspection.