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      Mario Volpi

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      Mario Volpi is a senior investment manager at Eva Real Estate. He has been working in the real estate sector for 42 years, 18 of which have been here in the UAE

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      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
      Water damage in a property can cause a number of issues for tenants and owners. Getty Images
      Homefront: 'Who is liable for water damage from the apartment above?'​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

      The Dubai property owner says the leak has damaged his ceiling

      MoneyApril 01, 2020
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