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As a certified mold remediation specialist in Dubai, I must strongly advise against attempting to treat this yourself without involving your landlord. The situation you've described—a significant mold colony under carpeting due to a long-term AC leak—is a serious structural and health hazard that requires immediate professional assessment.

The black and green growth indicates active colonization, likely from the constant moisture and Dubai's high ambient humidity, which creates a perfect breeding ground. The mold spores have likely spread through your AC system, contaminating the air you breathe. DIY cleaning with bleach or vinegar is ineffective on porous materials like carpet and underlay and only addresses surface appearance, not the root cause or the mycotoxin hazard.

Under UAE tenancy law, structural maintenance, including fixing AC units and addressing resultant damage like mold, is the legal responsibility of the landlord. By not involving them, you assume liability for a problem they are obligated to fix. A professional inspection from a company like Saniservice is critical. We use thermal imaging and moisture meters to identify the full extent of the water intrusion and air sampling to determine spore count and species, which is vital for planning the correct remediation protocol, which involves containment, HEPA filtration, and antimicrobial treatment.

The fastest and most legally sound way to resolve this is to document the issue with photos, inform your landlord, and recommend they engage a professional remediation company. For immediate professional consultation and to understand your options, I urge you to call our experts at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com.