Who is responsible for rental mold in Jumeirah, Dubai?« Back to Previous Page

Based on the UAE Civil Code, particularly Law No. (5) of 1985, the responsibility for structural repairs and issues arising from the property's core condition falls squarely on the landlord. This includes problems like persistent water seepage, faulty insulation, or inherent construction defects that lead to long-term mold growth, as you're describing in Jumeirah.

Your situation—mold behind a wardrobe on an exterior wall that began after a humid spell—strongly suggests an underlying issue. The constant AC use you mention is actually correct procedure to manage humidity, so it's unlikely to be tenant-caused negligence. The root cause is probably a hidden leak in the plumbing or building envelope, or insufficient thermal insulation in the wall, which is causing condensation to form unseen behind the furniture. This is a structural defect.

Your first step is to formally notify your landlord in writing (email is best for a paper trail), detailing the issue and requesting immediate remediation. They are obligated to address it. If they refuse, you can escalate this to the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre in Dubai.

However, given the spread you've noted, a professional inspection is critical. We need to identify the exact moisture source and type of mold, as some can be hazardous. DIY cleaning often just masks the problem, and it will return. Our certified inspectors use thermal imaging and moisture meters to find the source without destructive testing.

For a definitive assessment and legal documentation to present to your landlord, I strongly recommend you call our team. We can provide a certified report outlining the cause, which is powerful evidence for the RDSC if needed.

Call 800-MOLDS or 800-66537 to schedule an inspection, or email the details to hello@saniservice.com.