Mario Volpi

Landlords can only evict tenants for specific reasons such as wanting to move in or selling the property

Going through a reputable broker will get you a better deal and perhaps some sweeteners

If mediating with the person through an agent or landlord doesn’t help, the person can contact the municipality

Owners’ association or building management can check tower’s documented grading certificate

If the building management doesn’t help, the tenant can lodge a complaint with Dubai Municipality

The landlord must send a written notification to the tenant demanding payment within 30 days

If the dates are not aligned on both the documents, the eviction notice could be invalidated

Renting and selling homes in the Emirates is a fast process

A cut in interest rates will lead to cheaper mortgages and make properties more affordable

Sub-letting a property is illegal unless the landlord is aware and has allowed it

The current practice is that any maintenance issues that cost less than Dh500 will be managed by the tenant and those costing more will be the landlord’s responsibility

The main driver for the current growth is population expansion with no downturn expected until 2026 or 2027

The renewal amount will be determined upon expiry of the old tenancy agreement

The DLD introduced it to rebalance the scales for an equilibrium between tenants and landlords

Purchasing helps benefit from capital appreciation while renting offers flexibility