Mario Volpi

The tenant was not informed about the landlord's lender taking ownership of the unit

The tenant wants to know if the new owner should issue an updated eviction notice

The refundable deposit can be used to repair any damage that occurred during the tenancy period

Despite verbally agreeing to vacate the property when the contract ended, the tenant changed his mind and will move out only after eviction notice date

The landlord must deliver a written notification through notary public or registered mail to ask a renter to vacate a property

Some Rent Dispute Settlement Committee judges have allowed eviction notices to be served at any time during the contract

The tenant can present a copy of the new Ejari, WhatsApp chat or recording of a conversation to the judges presiding over the case

The landlord sent notice to the tenant 90 days before contract expiry but did not mention how much the increase would be

The tenant was able to move into the property after the management company issued an Ejari

The owner cannot let the property again if the reasons given for eviction is moving in himself or bringing in a first-degree relative

The owner does not have to specify the exact rental increase until the new lease is drawn up

The tenant has received an eviction notice and wants to prevent the owner from leasing the property at a higher price

If a tenant vacates a property and discovers the owner has re-let the unit, they can file a complaint with the Rental Dispute Settlement Committee

Changes to a lease have to be communicated at least 90 days before it expires and can be sent by email or text

When a tenant is living in an apartment, a landlord cannot demand rent on par with an empty property