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Homefront: 'My tenant is demanding his Dh3,000 deposit in full despite a damaged kitchen'
The Dubai landlord says his former tenant is also refusing to hand back his access cards
Homefront: 'My tenant is threatening court over a rental deposit?'
The landlord says the tenant is refusing to pick up the cheque
Homefront: 'Am I liable for VAT on a property paid for last year?'
The Dubai resident is being charged the tax by the developer despite completing the purchase in December
Homefront: Can my landlord legally charge me Dh500 for maintenance issues?
The reader has been asked to sign a contract that states they must pay every time a problem arises in the villa
Homefront: My tenant wants better security in my villa. Should I pay for this?
The landlord says his tenant is requesting extra locks, despite no burglaries at the property
Homefront: 'My good Dubai rent deal is being jeopardised by annual increases of 5%. Do I negotiate?'
The tenant has lived in the property for 15 years, which has helped keep the rent low until recently
Homefront: 'How do I get the best deal if I'm breaking my apartment lease early?'
The Abu Dhabi resident has lost his job and will be leaving the UAE in six weeks
Homefront: Can I use a power of attorney to sell my Abu Dhabi apartment?
The UAE resident will be relocating to the UK before the sale transaction is complete
Homefront: Can a developer fine me for late payment a year after handover?
The reader had already paid the full amount and received the deeds to the property when the penalty was issued
Homefront: How do I tackle my Abu Dhabi neighbour's noisy parties?
The reader says the parties are held every week in the apartment block he lives in, keeping his family awake
Homefront: Tenant's many cats causing a problem for landlord
In this case, the tenant is being unreasonable ... it seems fair to call into question the need to have 10 or more
Homefront: Landlord's concern over recovery of the rent evicted tenant owes
Rental cheque and the cheque issued for the security deposit both bounced
Homefront: Can my landlord evict me over arguments about unresolved maintenance issues?
The Abu Dhabi tenant wants to stay in the apartment but has been asked to leave in May
Dubai agent holds back booking fee after 24hour-cancellation
The Dubai resident reserved two apartments in Dubai Silicon Oasis but changed her mind over job fears
Homefront: Should UAE property agents charge VAT on commission?
The reader has noticed that rent is exempt from the tax, but it is applied to estate agent services
