Mario Volpi

A tenant should not convert a residential property into a de-facto office without the landlord’s consent

Visibility of a building’s star rating is currently limited only to the owner, but there are discussions about making it public

The project is still two years from handover

A tenant is being asked to fork out more just two weeks after extending - what are they to do?

Tenant must pay a fine if tenancy contract includes a break clause

Landlords can enforce a raise only if the current rent is below the market average for similar properties

Off-plan is best for investors focused on capital appreciation

Landlords can use targeted marketing and professional services to boost occupancy

Landlords are allowed to charge for repairs to fix damage beyond normal wear and tear

Kingdom offers frontier-market yields as reliable long-term destination

Any form of subleasing requires prior written consent from the landlord and the appropriate registration

Sub-leasing is not allowed in the UAE if the landlord is not aware of it

The tenant has been charged an amount although her maintenance requests during the tenancy were ignored

When the seller delays, especially in a rising market, it could be because he wants a better deal

If your priority is immediate rental income, then a ready property is the better option