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UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord rent out a flat after evicting us?’
The eviction notice said the owner intends to live in the property
‘Can I evict my tenant for poor property maintenance?’
Tenant failed to maintain the swimming pool despite an addendum in the rental contract
UAE property: ‘Can I raise the rent on my villa based on the Dubai REST app?’
The Rera calculator is not permitting the landlord to increase the yearly rent because it is rounding up the current figure
UAE Property: ‘Should tenants pay service fees in residential buildings?'
A renter faces the risk of being denied access to building amenities and electricity in the unit she leases
UAE property: ‘Can my tenant demand an extension on his eviction?'
If the landlord sends the 12 months’ notice to vacate by registered mail or notary public, they are legally entitled to take possession of the property
UAE property: 'Can I be evicted without official notification?'
Landlords are legally required to give Dubai tenants 12 months' notice to vacate a property through public notary
UAE property: ‘Do I have to tell my landlord that I want to renew my lease?’
Rental contracts automatically renew under the same terms and conditions if there is no communication between the parties
‘Can I sign on a tenant and serve an eviction notice at the same time?’
Judges at the Rental Dispute Settlement Committee allow the 12-month eviction notice to be served at any time during the lease
UAE property: ‘Can a landlord increase rent more than 90 days before renewal date?’
It is ideal to finalise the new rent amount closer to the date of lease renewal
‘Should a property broker give me a hard copy of my rent contract?’
Tenants are legally entitled to receive a signed copy of lease agreements
UAE property: ‘Can I rent my apartment out as a share let?’
Leasing a property on a sharing basis is not allowed in the UAE
UAE property: ‘Can my landlord evict me if he owns another home to live in?’
If a landlord wants to evict a tenant, they must prove they do not own another suitable property that can be used instead
‘Can I be served with an eviction notice midway through my lease?’
The landlord sent the tenant a notice to vacate one month after the lease was renewed
Homefront: ‘I have not renewed my tenant’s lease for six years’
The rental contract will automatically renew each year under the same terms if there is no communication between the parties
Homefront: ‘Should I pay three months’ rent as penalty for breaking my contract early?’
The Dubai tenant has paid a month’s rent and offered the security deposit to compensate her landlord
