Is my landlord required to remove bedroom mold?« Back to Previous Page

Yes, your landlord is generally responsible for addressing mold caused by structural or maintenance issues. Under Dubai rental law (Law No. 26 of 2007), landlords must ensure the property is habitable and maintain the structural integrity of the building. The key is determining the cause.

In your case, the location (ceiling) and timing (worsening with humidity) strongly suggest a source like a hidden leak in the AC condensation drain line, a roof leak, or inadequate insulation leading to condensation. These are structural or maintenance-related causes, which fall on the landlord.

You should formally notify your landlord or property management company in writing, with clear photos. They are obligated to investigate and fix the source of the moisture. However, the removal of the mold growth itself can sometimes become a point of contention. For extensive, recurring, or toxic mold, professional remediation is strongly advised over DIY, especially with health symptoms present.

Given the symptoms your children are experiencing and the fuzzy, spreading nature of the growth, a professional inspection is recommended to identify the exact species and the moisture source. DIY cleaning with bleach is often ineffective on porous surfaces like drywall and can exacerbate spore release. In Dubai's climate, simply cleaning the visible mold without fixing the underlying humidity or leak problem guarantees it will return.