Articles
‘I didn't pay rent for three years after my landlord stopped contacting me’
The property owner now wants to recover the rent that is owed by the tenant
‘My landlord refuses to send his documents to register my lease with Ejari’
The tenant delayed her rent payments owing to the impact of Covid-19
Homefront: 'I didn't want to renew my lease but my request was ignored'
Property agency rejected tenant’s non-renewal request and is now demanding a two-month rent penalty to resolve the issue
Homefront: ‘Can I cancel my rental contract early without paying a penalty?’
The industry norm is for the tenant to pay the landlord one to two months’ rent as a penalty
'Will I be compensated for being asked to leave my flat early?'
The Dubai tenant has been asked to leave the property after a change in ownership
Homefront: ‘Will I be penalised if I change my mind about vacating a rented property?’
There is nothing in the law that states there should be compensation paid to the landlord if a tenant reconsiders their decision to move out
‘How long can I remain in a property if it is going to be demolished?’
The landlord has to give at least 12 months’ notice to the tenant
'Can I claim compensation for a delayed property handover?'
Developers are allowed a delay of up to 12 months from expected completion to actual handover
Homefront: ‘Is a rent-to-own scheme better than a property mortgage?'
The deposit for such a scheme is typically higher than the market rate
Can my landlord raise the rent four months after signing the contract?
An Ejari contract will protect tenants from landlords' unlawful actions
Homefront: 'I lease a private room and my rent has jumped 60% - is this allowed?'
Sharing accommodation is not protected under the law compared with renting an entire apartment
Homefront: ‘Can my landlord evict us and re-let the property at a higher rent?
Dubai tenant wants to find out if the property owner will eventually sell or find a new occupant
Homefront: ‘Can my landlord randomly ask me to vacate the villa I rent?’
The Dubai tenant was served a 12-month notice to vacate the property after living there for five months
Homefront: ‘Can my landlord file a police complaint if I don't pay a bounced cheque fee?’
The Dubai tenant asked the property management company not to encash his rent cheque
Homefront: ‘Can my landlord serve a non-renewal notice by email?’
Dubai tenant has been asked to vacate the premises when the contract expires
