Is AC leak mold my responsibility or landlord's?« Back to Previous Page

Based on UAE law, specifically Article 17 of Law No. 26 of 2007 (Amended by Law No. 33 of 2008), the responsibility for structural maintenance and repairs falls on the landlord. An AC leak originating from the unit's internal system is considered a structural or maintenance issue with the property itself, not damage caused by tenant misuse. Therefore, the landlord is legally obligated to rectify the leak and the resulting mold damage.

However, as a tenant, you have a duty to report the issue promptly. Since the leak has been ongoing for a couple of months, you should inform the landlord or property management company immediately in writing, detailing the issue and including photographs. Failure to report it in a timely manner could potentially complicate liability.

Crucially, do not attempt DIY remediation for this. Disturbing the mold behind the wardrobe can aerosolize toxic spores, contaminating your entire bedroom and HVAC system, posing a significant health risk. Proper remediation requires isolating the area, using professional-grade HEPA filtration, and antimicrobial treatment to ensure it is eradicated at the source.

The landlord should hire a certified mold inspection and remediation company, like ours, to handle this. We would first perform a detailed inspection and air quality test to assess the contamination level, then provide a proper remediation protocol to fix it safely and permanently.

For immediate assistance, you or your landlord can call our experts at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com for a consultation.