Is landlord or tenant responsible for mold on bedroom wall?« Back to Previous Page

Responsibility for mold on a bedroom wall in Dubai depends on the source of the moisture. According to common tenancy contract interpretations, landlords are responsible for repairing structural defects that cause water intrusion, such as leaking pipes inside walls, faulty external waterproofing, or inadequate insulation leading to condensation. Tenants are typically responsible for mold resulting from their own actions, like inadequate ventilation during showers, drying clothes indoors, or failing to use AC to control humidity.

Given your description of a wall behind a wardrobe in JVC, this is a classic scenario for condensation-related mold. Furniture placed against an exterior wall restricts airflow, and the wall's surface temperature can drop below the dew point in our humid climate, causing moisture to condense and mold to grow. The recent humidity spike is a major contributing factor.

You should formally notify your landlord or property management company in writing, with photos, as this is likely a building envelope or ventilation issue. They are generally obligated to address the root cause. Do not simply clean and repaint over it; this will recur unless the moisture source is eliminated. A professional inspection can identify the exact cause—whether it's a simple case of condensation needing better airflow and dehumidification or a more serious leak. The remediation process involves fixing the moisture source, properly removing the contaminated material, and only then repainting with mold-resistant paint.