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Homefront: ‘What rights do I have if a bank repossesses my landlord’s property?’
The Dubai tenant has not been served a 12-month eviction notice
Homefront: ‘Can I evict my tenant to move into the property?’
The Dubai landlord wants to avoid serving the 12-month eviction notice to his tenant
Homefront: ‘Is it legal to tell the building watchman that we are ending our lease?'
Dubai tenant and his family were prevented from vacating their rental unit after failing to inform the landlord in person
Can a landlord serve an eviction notice before tenancy expires?
Property owners must give 12 months' notice to tenants through either registered mail or notary public
Homefront: ‘My property handover is delayed – can I cancel it and get a refund?'
The Dubai-based resident invested in an off-plan property that was meant to be finished by 2019
Homefront: ‘Can a bank evict me if my landlord defaults on the mortgage?’
If the tenant has registered an Ejari document, their tenancy contract is legal and valid
Homefront: ‘Can my landlord evict me if he wants to live in the property?’
The owner has to prove why they cannot live in an alternative property
Homefront: 'Our landlord accused us of not paying the rent to evict us'
The law is clear about how to evict a tenant and any disagreements are heard by the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre
Homefront: 'Can my landlord take my passport as a guarantee to settle final bills?'
Under UAE law, it is illegal for a landlord to retain a person's passport
Homefront: ‘Can my landlord evict me if he sells the property?’
A landlord is required to serve a written 12-month eviction notice to the tenant upon expiry of the tenancy contract
Homefront: ‘Can I buy a property in the UAE without a broker?’
The agent plays an important role in the search for the right property and the completion of crucial paperwork
Homefront: ‘Do overseas investors pay taxes when they buy a UAE property?’
Buying a property in the emirates does not attract any taxes but consider the liabilities that may apply in your home country
Homefront: ‘Can my new landlord increase the rent without notice?’
Any changes to a lease contract have to be agreed on and notified in writing, giving the tenant 90 days’ notice
Homefront: ‘Is it mandatory to have property insurance in the UAE?’
It is compulsory to take out cover with a mortgage purchase and optional when buying with cash
Homefront: ‘Can professionally staging a property boost the sales price?'
Staging a property with furniture, artwork and accessories will showcase a complete lifestyle experience
