Is landlord responsible for mold remediation after rain?« Back to Previous Page

Under Dubai rental law, the landlord is typically responsible for structural repairs and issues arising from the building's integrity. Since this mold appeared directly after heavy rain and is on a wall behind a large piece of furniture, the source is likely a hidden leak or water ingress from the building envelope, which falls under their responsibility.

You should notify your landlord in writing immediately, with clear photos. They are obligated to address the root cause—likely a leak from the recent storms—and the resulting mold damage. Do not attempt to simply clean or paint over it yourself, as this will not solve the underlying moisture problem and it will return. The constant damp smell indicates an active moisture source.

For a case like this, a professional inspection is recommended to identify the exact point of water entry and the extent of the mold growth, which may be inside the wall cavity. This provides documented evidence for your landlord. Remediation involves fixing the leak, properly drying the structure, and then removing the contaminated materials. In Jumeirah Village Circle and similar modern buildings, this type of hidden condensation or leakage is common after severe weather. The landlord's responsibility is to return the property to a habitable condition.