Who should I call for AC leak and black mold?« Back to Previous Page

Call your landlord immediately to report the AC leak and resulting mold growth. Under Dubai's rental laws (RERA), landlords are generally responsible for maintaining the property's structure and essential services like air conditioning, including repairs to prevent and rectify mold caused by leaks.

Simultaneously, you should arrange for a professional indoor health inspection. The black patch on the wardrobe is a visible symptom; the real concern is hidden moisture and mold inside the wall cavity and potentially the AC unit itself, which requires diagnostic tools to assess. A qualified inspector with a moisture meter and borescope can determine the full extent, while air and swab samples sent to a microbiology lab will identify the mold species and necessary remediation steps.

For a proper fix, two specialists are needed: an AC technician to repair the leak at its source and a separate mold remediation company to handle the biological contamination. Do not attempt to clean significant mold growth yourself with bleach, as this can aerosolize spores and worsen indoor air quality. The combination of our high humidity and constant AC use creates perfect conditions for mold if a moisture source is present. A professional remediation will involve containing the area, removing contaminated materials like that section of drywall, and using HEPA filtration to clean the air, followed by verification testing to ensure the space is truly clean.