Is landlord responsible for mold inspection and removal?« Back to Previous Page

Under Dubai rental law (Law No. 26 of 2007), landlords are responsible for maintaining the structural integrity of the property and its core systems, including the air conditioning and plumbing. Since the black spots are a direct result of a leaking AC unit, the responsibility for the underlying cause—and by extension, the resulting mold inspection and remediation—typically falls on the landlord.

You should formally notify your landlord or property management company in writing about the leak and the visible mold growth, mentioning your toddler's health symptoms. They are obligated to address the issue to provide a habitable premises. For a case like this with visible growth and a clear moisture source, a professional inspection is strongly advised over a DIY check. A proper inspection involves identifying the mold species through lab analysis and assessing the full extent of the moisture damage, which is often hidden inside walls.

If the landlord is unresponsive, you can file a complaint with the Rental Dispute Settlement Center (RDSC) in Dubai. Document everything with photos and keep copies of your communication. In the interim, improve ventilation in the room as much as possible. The persistent high humidity here, combined with AC condensation leaks, creates an ideal environment for this type of rapid mold spread. A certified inspection is the only way to confirm the scope of the problem and ensure the remediation is done correctly.