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Homefront: 'Can our landlord charge us for work he didn't do when we lived in the villa?'
The tenants, who moved out last month, say the landlord has compiled a maintenance list that costs the same as their Dh10,000 deposit
Homefront: 'I've bought a Dubai property. What notice period do I give the tenant?'
The UAE resident wants to move into the home himself as soon as possible
Homefront: 'I won a case to evict my tenant. How is the ruling enforced?'
The landlord wants to understand the procedures involved in removing a tenant and ensuring they collect their belongings
Homefront: 'I want to upsize to a villa in Dubai. What are the best areas?'
The JLT resident wants to upgrade his home to take advantage of lower rental rates
Homefront: 'My newly purchased apartment is full of flaws. How do I resolve this?'
The two-year-old home in Dubai has a number of faults including major leaks
Homefront: 'I bounced nine rental cheques despite asking the landlord for a short delay'
The tenant's salary is paid late every month, but the landlord refused to adjust the day he deposited the cheque
Homefront: 'My property handover is three years late. Can I cancel the contract?' ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
The Dubai resident also wants to understand what compensation he is entitled to
Homefront: 'Can I break a tenancy contract I am unhappy with?'
The tenant has already written out cheques for the Dh32,000 studio apartment
Homefront: 'Will I be penalised for bouncing a cheque to avoid a fraudulent agent?'
The Dubai resident signed a rental deal for a studio apartment but now suspects the real estate agency is not legitimate
Homefront: 'Can I challenge a Dh7,000 damage claim by my former landlord?'
The tenant has moved out of the Dubai studio apartment but is now being asked to pay for minor maintenance
'I'm leaving the UAE. How do I ensure my apartment handover goes smoothly?'
The Dubai resident wants to do everything needed to get back his deposit
Homefront: 'What are the best places to live in Dubai for a new arrival?'
The Pakistani citizen has a housing allowance of Dh125,000 and will be working in Business Bay
Homefront: 'Can we live the Dubai dream on Dh160,000?'
The family want a four-bedroom villa with a swimming pool for their final year living in the emirate
Homefront: 'Can my landlord charge for items that were broken when I moved in?'
The Dubai resident will have the repair costs deducted from her rental deposit when she moves out
Homefront: 'Can I get my money back on a delayed Dubai project?'
The buyer says handover of his off-plan apartment has been pushed back by 12 months
