Who handles black mold in Jumeirah Village Circle rental?« Back to Previous Page

Responsibility for black mold in a Dubai rental depends on the source of the moisture. As a tenant, you are responsible for reporting the issue immediately to your landlord or property management. Under the Dubai Rental Law, the landlord is obligated to maintain the property's structure, including fixing leaks from external walls, roofs, or plumbing that cause such damage.

Your first step is to document everything with clear photos and send a written notification to the property manager or landlord. This creates a formal record of the issue and your report. Do not attempt to clean it yourself with bleach, as this can disturb toxic spores and only addresses surface discoloration, not the root cause.

Given the location—a wall behind a wardrobe in JVC—the moisture source is likely condensation from the AC unit or a slow seepage from recent rains through the building envelope. The high humidity here, especially after rain, exacerbates this. A professional inspection is needed to identify the exact moisture source, as this dictates who pays for remediation. If it's a construction defect or external leak, the landlord handles it. If it's due to tenant behavior (e.g., completely blocking ventilation with furniture), the cost may fall to you.

For your health and to prevent damage to belongings, move the wardrobe away from the wall to improve air circulation and consider relocating susceptible items until the wall is assessed and dried. A proper remediation protocol involves isolating the area, removing contaminated materials, and using HEPA filtration, not just wiping it down.