Who is responsible for mold remediation, tenant or landlord?« Back to Previous Page

Based on the UAE Civil Code and the specifics of your situation in Jumeirah Village Circle, the responsibility for mold remediation typically falls on the landlord.

The reasoning is that the landlord is obligated to provide a habitable property and maintain the structural integrity of the building. Since the root cause was water leakage from the heavy rains—a structural issue—it is their responsibility to address both the leak source and the resulting mold damage. This includes repairing the building envelope and funding the professional remediation of the affected areas, like your bedroom carpet.

However, as a tenant, you have a duty to report issues promptly. The fact that you noticed the black spots and made the connection to your son's exacerbated asthma is crucial. You must formally notify the landlord or property management company in writing about the problem immediately. Delaying this notification could potentially shift some liability onto you for allowing the problem to worsen. Your son's health concern is a significant factor that underscores the urgency.

For a case like this, with visible growth and a direct health impact, a professional inspection is non-negotiable. DIY methods are insufficient and can aggravate asthma symptoms by dispersing spores. We need to conduct air and surface sampling to identify the mold type and spore concentration, which creates a legal report for the landlord and a protocol for safe, effective remediation.

Do not attempt to clean this yourself. For immediate advice and to schedule a professional inspection and testing, call us at 800-MOLDS or email hello@saniservice.com. We can provide the certified report you need to ensure your landlord addresses this properly.