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Based on UAE Civil Code and Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai, the responsibility for structural repairs and maintaining the property's main components, including the roof and ceilings, falls squarely on the landlord. Since this water damage originated from the roof due to the recent heavy rains (a common issue here post-flood), it is the property owner's obligation to rectify it. Your responsibility as a tenant is typically limited to minor maintenance and damages caused by your own negligence, which this is not.

However, you must formally notify the landlord or property management company in writing immediately. Delay can lead to significant secondary damage, including structural weakening and pervasive mold growth inside the wall cavities, which you are already suspecting. The humid climate in Dubai accelerates microbial growth, turning a water damage issue into a serious indoor air quality problem.

I strongly recommend you insist on a professional inspection. Standard maintenance crews are not equipped to assess hidden moisture or microbial contamination. A certified indoor environmental quality consultant can use thermal imaging and moisture meters to identify the full extent of the saturation and perform air and surface sampling to determine if mold remediation is necessary before repairs begin.

For a detailed assessment and to get this process started correctly, you should call a specialist. Call 800-MOLDS or 800-66537 or email hello@saniservice.com for an immediate professional evaluation.