Mold in Dubai apartment: call management or mold company?« Back to Previous Page

Start with your building management. In Dubai, landlords and building owners are typically responsible for fixing the root cause of the mold, which in your case is the leaking AC unit. They should send their maintenance team to repair the leak and may handle the initial cleanup.

However, given the location behind a wardrobe and the visible black patch, a professional inspection is wise. The high humidity in Dubai creates ideal conditions for mold to spread into wall cavities, even after the leak is fixed. A specialist can assess the extent with a moisture meter and recommend if further remediation is needed.

If management's cleanup is just a surface wipe, it won't address hidden moisture. For a persistent or recurring issue, a certified mold remediation company can ensure it's properly contained, removed, and the area dried to prevent regrowth. You can then request that management covers these costs, as it stems from their responsibility to maintain the property.