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Mario Volpi

Mario Volpi is senior vice president of investment advisory at Allegiance Real Estate. He has worked in the property sector for more than 40 years in London and Dubai

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The tenant wants to file a case at the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre to reclaim the penalty from the landlord. Sarah Dea / The National
Homefront: ‘Can I break my contract early if I have lost my job because of Covid-19?'

The Downtown Dubai resident doesn't want to pay a Dh8,500 penalty for terminating the lease before its expiry

MoneyJuly 15, 2020
The landlord made alterations to the Palm Jumeirah property without the developer's consent before the tenant moved in. Courtesy Nakheel
Homefront: 'How do I convince my landlord to pay fines imposed by the developer?'

The Palm Jumeirah resident says maintenance teams are banned from visiting the villa until the matter is resolved

MoneyJuly 09, 2020
After complaints, the landlord and community management put out rat poison but the tenant fears this will not 'stem the tide'. AFP
Homefront: 'Can I break the lease on my town house if it is infested with rats?'

The Abu Dhabi resident says dozens of rats from a nearby construction site are nesting in her garden

MoneyJuly 01, 2020
The law related to bounced cheques changed in Dubai in 2017. Getty Images
Homefront: 'My Dh15,000 rental cheque will bounce as my work has dried up amid Covid-19'

The Dubai musician has informed the landlord and fears he may be arrested

MoneyJune 25, 2020
The reader fears he may have to pay two months of rent for breaking the Dubai tenancy contract. Antonie Robertson/The National
Homefront: 'I've lost my job and need to move out. Do I have to pay a rental penalty?'

The Dubai resident wants to vacate the apartment this month, six months before the tenancy expires

MoneyJune 17, 2020
The landlord says the tenant has 'effectively lived in the apartment for free' for eight months. Bloomberg
Homefront: 'My tenant has not paid the rent since October and uses Covid-19 as the excuse'

The Dubai landlord's tenant has a history of missed payments and now refuses to renew the contract or move out

MoneyJune 10, 2020
The Dubai villa owner is concerned the reductions will affect rent negotiations when the tenancy contract comes up for renewal in January next year. Antonie Robertson/The National
Homefront: 'I've cut my tenant's rent amid Covid-19. Do I have to stick with this rate?'

The Dubai landlord has lowered the rent twice this year – once in January and again during the pandemic

MoneyJune 03, 2020
The tenants want to understand how long they can legally stay in the Dubai villa. Jeff Topping / The National
Homefront: 'Our landlord has found a buyer for our Dubai villa. Do we have to move out?'

The current owner has asked the tenants to vacate by the end of June as the new buyer wants to move in

MoneyMay 27, 2020
The Abu Dhabi resident decided to move out because the landlord could not offer rent relief to help him through the crisis. Victor Besa / The National
Homefront: 'Can my landlord keep my security deposit when I move out?'

The Abu Dhabi tenant's salary was reduced by 90% so he needs to find a cheaper property to live in

MoneyMay 20, 2020
The Dubai tenant wonders whether moving into short-term accommodation is the solution. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Homefront: 'Should my landlord agree to a rolling monthly rental contract?'

The Dubai resident is unsure when she will leave the UAE and wants flexibility for the family

MoneyMay 13, 2020
Dubai Marina is popular with tenants and buyers, says Mario Volpi, as it caters for secondary and primary markets and offers ready and under-construction units. Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Online/Instagram
Homefront: 'Is now a good time to invest in Dubai's real estate market?'

The Dubai resident wants to invest in the market and wants to know which areas are popular

MoneyMay 06, 2020
The tenant says he should not have to pay a penalty as it is not written in his Ras al Khaimah tenancy contract. Antonie Robertson/The National
Homefront: 'I've lost my job, so can my landlord charge a penalty for moving out early?'

The Ras al Khaimah resident was made redundant due to coronavirus and gave three months' notice on the property

MoneyApril 30, 2020
Empty roads in Dubai Marina. Residents have been told to stay at home to help contain the spread of the virus. Pawan Singh / The National
Homefront: 'I'm on unpaid leave and my landlord is chasing me for rent. How do I pay?'

The Dubai resident has been told to stay at home by her employer until further notice

MoneyApril 24, 2020
The Abu Dhabi resident says he cannot afford the same rental rate he was paying before he lost his job. Antonie Robertson / The National
Homefront: 'I've lost my job and cannot move out. How do I negotiate with my landlord?'

The Abu Dhabi resident says he cannot find a new home because of the Covid-19 stay-home measures

MoneyApril 15, 2020
It may be more difficult for a landlord to find a new tenant in the current circumstances, says Mario Volpi. Photo: AFP
Homefront: ‘Do I have to pay a two-month penalty for vacating early?’

The Dubai resident lost his job and gave his landlord three months’ notice that he will move out

MoneyApril 08, 2020
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