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Planning to buy a villa in Dubai and the inspection mentioned possible eco friendly. Is this a deal breaker? How much would remediation typically cost?

The AC in my apartment in Jumeirah Village Circle has been leaking a bit into the wall behind it for maybe a month, and now we’re seeing a big patch of black mold spreading from the corner. My husband thinks we can just scrub it with bleach ourselves...

We've been in our Dubai villa for about a year now and I just discovered what looks like steps involved behind some furniture. Is this dangerous and do I need to move out during treatment?

Our master bedroom closet in our Jumeirah villa has felt damp for a couple of weeks, and I just pulled out a stack of winter clothes to find dark green fuzzy spots all over my favorite sweaters. It’s on the interior wall that faces the outside, and t...

The AC in our master bedroom has been making a gurgling sound for the last month, and now I'm waking up every morning with a stuffy nose and a dry, scratchy throat. I've noticed a few small, dark spots around the vent that look like mold. Could this ...

After the intense heat wave last week, the AC in our third-floor apartment has been running non-stop, but still isn't keeping up. My neighbor mentioned that it might be time to call a professional, but I'm not sure if it's necessary or how much it wo...

After the rain last month, I noticed a musty smell coming from the living room closet. My landlord mentioned that they are currently getting it inspected for mold but didn't say when or by whom. Are there specific certifications or standards I should...

The paint on our villa’s exterior in Jumeirah is blistering under the sun, and we’re finally getting it redone next month. I’ve had three different contractors give me quotes, and two of them are pushing hard for their ‘certified’ and ‘approved’ pain...

Planning to buy a villa in Dubai and the inspection mentioned possible mold remediation. Is this a deal breaker? How much would remediation typically cost?

After the heavy rains last month, I noticed a musty smell in my bedroom closet, and when I opened it up, there was visible mold growing on the back of the walls. My landlord has been pretty busy with other tenants lately, so I’m not sure if he’s awar...