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Mario Volpi is senior vice president of investment advisory at Allegiance Real Estate. He has worked in the property sector for more than 40 years in London and Dubai

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In a rising rental market, it is normal for a property owner to try to maximise their investment, but some landlords go too far. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE property: Does the DLD’s rent valuation supersede Rera's index?

The valuation certificate focuses on a vacant property rather than evaluating rent from an existing tenancy agreement

PropertyDecember 22, 2022
It is important for landlords and tenants to try to resolve their issues amicably. Getty
‘Can a landlord refuse to renew a lease for missed rent payments?'

A property owner cannot refuse to renew the tenancy contract even when there are issues to tackle

MoneyDecember 15, 2022
A landlord in Dubai cannot change the tenancy contract without giving 90 days’ notice before the renewal date. Photo: istockphoto.com
‘Should a tenant pay cooling fees if not included in the contract?’

Although the landlord is responsible for paying air conditioning bills under the current contract, the tenant is worried they will pass on to him at lease renewal

MoneyDecember 08, 2022
A woman rides her bicycle past the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. Tenants should be allowed to park their bicycles in car spaces if it comes with their apartment. Christopher Pike / The National Job ID: Reporter: N/A Section: News Keywords: *** Local Caption *** CP0108-na-stand alone01.JPG
UAE property: 'Can I park bicycles in my flat's assigned car space?'

The Abu Dhabi tenant has been told by the property's management team to remove the bikes

MoneyDecember 01, 2022
The landlord must send the tenant 12 months’ written notification of eviction via notary public or registered mail. Getty
UAE property: ‘Can I be evicted if I don’t agree to a rent increase?’

The landlord must ensure that the rent hike abides by the Rera calculator and a 90-day notice is served before the lease expiry

MoneyNovember 24, 2022
When it comes to rent hikes in Dubai, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency's rental calculator states what increases are allowed. Getty
UAE property: ‘My tenant is refusing to pay higher rent with one cheque’

A landlord must serve 90 days’ notice and communicate any changes to the rental contract

MoneyNovember 17, 2022
Landlords need to be reasonable and offer tenants sufficient notice before asking them to vacate a property. Alamy
UAE property: ‘Can a landlord ask a tenant to move out on a day’s notice?’

Owner of a short-term apartment rental wants occupant to move out immediately after finding a tenant who is willing to pay higher rent

MoneyNovember 10, 2022
The eviction notification has to be sent in one of two ways — either by notary public or registered mail. Getty
‘How do I send a notarised eviction notice if I live abroad?’

A landlord abroad can contact a conveyancing company or a lawyer to act on their behalf

MoneyNovember 03, 2022
The fact that a contract goes against what the rental laws permit should not be a factor if two parties agree to it. istockphoto.com
UAE property: ‘Can a landlord increase rent with 30 days' notice?'

The landlord and tenant signed an addendum that allowed a notice period of one month to make contract alterations

MoneyOctober 27, 2022
Despite the fact that developers have a permissible buffer of a 12-month delay on their projects, further delays often take place due to all sorts of reasons. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE property: ‘Can I claim compensation for a delayed handover?’

Developers are legally granted a buffer of a 12-month delay on their projects

MoneyOctober 20, 2022
If the landlord owns another property, you can call into question your eviction notice. Getty
‘Can a landlord serve an eviction notice before lease expires?'

The owner must serve it at the end of the lease and also prove they do not own another property that could be used instead

MoneyOctober 13, 2022
All developer registration fees should be standardised so that there is full transparency for property buyers. Photo: Unsplash / Cytonn Photography
'Why don't developers charge standard title registration fees?’

Property owner paid varied fees to different developers for Oqood registrations

MoneyOctober 06, 2022
Residential high-rises beyond the sands of Al Mamzar beach in Dubai. Tools such as the rent calculator only serve the public when there is a dispute or a difference of opinion. Bloomberg
'Can I increase rent on an occupied unit to match vacant prices?'

Empty properties usually command higher rents compared with homes that have a tenant in place

MoneySeptember 29, 2022
Not paying rent is reason for eviction by a landlord. Getty
UAE property: ‘Can my landlord sue me for not paying rent?’

The tenant was not evicted despite missing rent payments for months after losing his job

MoneySeptember 22, 2022
Properties on The Palm Jumeirah. A Dubai tenant is seeking advice on an eviction notice after his landlord decided to sell the flat.
UAE property: 'Can I negotiate the date of my eviction notice?'

The Dubai tenant's landlord has requested they move out of the flat as the property is being sold

MoneySeptember 15, 2022
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