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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
Homefront: ‘How do I deal with my tenant who refuses to pay rent or renew the contract?’
The landlord can file a case at the Rental Dispute Settlement Committee if the tenant has stopped all forms of communication but continues to use the property
Homefront: ‘Can I repaint or make alterations to a rented property?’
The landlord must give their permission in writing to the tenant before they can make any changes to the unit
Homefront: ‘Can I file a police case against my tenant for a bounced cheque?’
While it is a criminal offence to write a cheque with no intention of honouring it, the police will only fine the individual
Homefront: ‘Will the sale of the property we live in affect our rights as tenants?’
When a rental property is sold, the terms and conditions of the tenancy contract remain the same
Homefront: 'Is it cheaper to rent an Airbnb apartment rather than sign up for a one-year lease?'
There are a range of costs to consider if you choose to reside in a holiday property, including service and damage fees, local taxes and cleaning charges
Homefront: ‘Can I use cryptocurrency to buy property in the UAE?’
It is difficult to use this mode of payment because digital coins are not recognised as legal tender in the UAE
