Is landlord responsible for black mold from AC in Dubai?« Back to Previous Page

Black mold growth linked to AC use is almost always the landlord's responsibility to remediate, not just clean. The underlying cause is typically excess moisture from poor insulation, leaking pipes within the walls, or a faulty AC drain line—all structural issues the property owner must address under Dubai rental law.

Your description of it worsening with AC use strongly suggests a condensation or drainage problem. Simply wiping it with bleach is a temporary fix; it removes the visible stain but not the root moisture, so regrowth is guaranteed. For your children's health, continuous exposure to mold spores can indeed cause or exacerbate respiratory issues like coughing.

You should formally notify your landlord in writing about the issue, as they are obligated to provide a habitable property. For documentation, consider a professional inspection to identify the exact moisture source. This provides concrete evidence of the structural problem, which strengthens your case. In many instances, resolving the leak or improving insulation permanently stops the mold, making repeated cleaning unnecessary.