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Homefront: ‘Do I have to pay a penalty for not renewing my lease despite giving a month's notice?’
Although the law has done away with the need to serve notice for non-renewal, tenancy contract clauses can be legally enforced
Homefront: ‘Can I renew my lease despite the property’s new owner planning to move in?’
The landlord must serve the tenant 12 months' written notice when the current contract ends
Homefront: ‘How can I check if a property has service charge arrears?’
A prospective tenant can ask their agent to check the status of the owner’s service charge payments
Homefront: ‘My apartment is very noisy. Can I vacate it without paying a penalty?’
Dubai tenant must check rental contract for clauses on early termination of lease before deciding to leave
How much commission does an agent charge for selling a Dubai property?
The industry norm in the UAE is for the buyer to pay a 2 per cent fee plus VAT
Homefront: ‘What are the pros and cons of rent-to-own plans in the UAE?’
Such schemes allow tenants to use their rent to accumulate a deposit to buy property
Homefront: ‘Should my landlord pay for property maintenance?’
The rental contract will stipulate that a landlord is legally obliged to pay for property maintenance costs
Homefront: ‘What documents prove that a real estate broker is licensed by UAE regulators?’
Tenants must only deal with agents who are registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency
Homefront: ‘I have achieved break-even on my property. Do I sell now or hold on to it?’
The property value has dropped since it was bought, but rental income has boosted the Abu Dhabi resident's investment
Homefront: ‘Can I buy property in Dubai if I am not a resident?’
Non-residents of the UAE can buy properties under the investment or retiree visa programmes
Homefront: ‘Where can expats buy freehold property in Abu Dhabi?’
In April 2019, the law was changed to allow foreign investors to buy freehold real estate in designated free zones in the capital
Homefront: ‘Should a tenant give 90 days' notice if they are not renewing a rental contract?’
An amendment to the law has taken away the need to serve notice, but it has to be adhered to if it is stipulated in the contract
Homefront: ‘How do I know if a property project is safe to invest in?’
Prospective buyers must do due diligence to check a developer’s credentials, track record and escrow account details
Homefront: ‘Do I have to move if my landlord intends to sell the property?’
The tenant needs to be served a 12-month written notice sent either via notary public or registered mail
Homefront: ‘Can I cancel my rent contract if I lose my job?’
Dubai tenant wants his landlord to waive the rent due without a penalty
