Whose responsibility is fixing AC mold in a rental apartment?« Back to Previous Page

Under Dubai's rental law (Law No. 26 of 2007), structural issues and problems with core building systems like central AC are typically the landlord's responsibility. Since the mold is a direct result of an AC leak, not your actions, the landlord is generally obligated to repair the unit and remediate the resulting damage. Your responsibility as a tenant is to report the issue promptly.

Your first step is to formally notify your landlord or property management company in writing about the leak and mold growth, including clear photographs. This creates a dated record. Persistent humidity and condensation from a faulty AC unit create an ideal environment for mold in Dubai's climate, and the correlation with your husband's worsened allergies is a legitimate health concern that should be addressed urgently.

While waiting for a response, you can request a professional indoor environmental assessment. A proper inspection involves more than a visual check; it should identify the mold species and the full extent of moisture penetration, often requiring lab analysis of samples. This objective data is powerful for ensuring the landlord completes a thorough fix, not just a cosmetic cover-up, and verifies the environment is safe post-remediation.