Should I call landlord or inspect mold myself?« Back to Previous Page

Contact your landlord first and document the issue with photos. Under Dubai rental law (RERA), landlords are responsible for maintaining the property's structural integrity and addressing issues like dampness that lead to mold. The black spots and damp wall suggest a potential leak or condensation problem that they need to fix at the source.

Do not attempt to clean it yourself. Disturbing the mold can release a large number of spores into the air, potentially worsening your children's coughing. The humidity and constant AC use in Dubai create ideal conditions for mold to thrive inside wall cavities where simple cleaning is ineffective.

While you wait for the landlord, improve ventilation in the room by running an exhaust fan and avoid using the AC at very low temperatures, as the extreme cold can cause condensation on walls. A professional inspection is highly recommended to assess the hidden extent and identify the species, as some types common in humid climates can cause more significant respiratory irritation. A proper inspection includes moisture mapping and often air or tape-lift sampling sent to a microbiology lab for analysis, which provides the evidence needed to ensure the landlord completes a full remediation.