Landlord or tenant responsible for mold and health damages?« Back to Previous Page

Under Dubai rental law, the landlord is typically responsible for fixing the source of the mold, such as repairing the AC leak and any structural damage caused by it. As a tenant, you are responsible for reporting the issue promptly and maintaining general cleanliness to prevent mold that isn't caused by a building fault.

Given the visible spread from a suspected AC leak and its impact on your husband's asthma, this is a serious case. Document everything immediately with time-stamped photos and a written notification to the landlord or property management company. The UAE's high humidity and constant AC use can cause condensation issues that are a building maintenance problem, not a tenant-caused one.

For health-related damages, establishing legal liability is complex and requires proving direct causation. Start by having a professional inspection to confirm the mold type and source. This documented evidence is crucial for any discussion with the landlord about remediation costs. For health concerns, consult a physician and keep medical records; this creates a paper trail linking the environment to the health symptoms.

While the landlord must fix the leak and remediate the mold, costs for temporary accommodation or belongings damaged by mold may depend on your rental contract. For a case of this severity with health impacts, engaging a company that provides detailed lab-based identification and remediation reports will provide the evidence needed for any claims.