Mario Volpi

The tenant of a new Dubai villa with 'snagging issues' that could affect her daughter's health, can ask the landlord to delay the contract's start date until the property is livable.

A row over an unpaid AC bill leaves Dubai tenant in a quandry - should he stay or go?

The US-based landlord should evict tenant who has not paid the rent and take them to the rental committee to recover more than six months' worth of rent.

Villa buyer in Abu Dhabi cannot be charged a resale fee of 5 per cent by the developer as it is contrary to the law.

A tenant whose tower faces a soon-to-be demolished building in Dubai Marina set to be replaced by a high-rise tower is justified in negotiating a rent decrease.

A Springs resident in Dubai is being asked to accept a compensation package for moving out early – but deciding how much that package should be is complicated.

Landlord has every right to file a case against a tenant who had not paid the rent and falsely claiming he is renting for his family rather than a group of bachelors.

Tread carefully when paying your rent to a landlord's power of attorney - you want to be sure they are genuine.

While an agreement with the landlord is possible, the tenant cannot legally rent a home on a visit visa.

A landlord must find a middle ground with her tenant to solve a dispute over a broken fridge.

A buyer can take the developer of a delayed project to court, but they should expect a long and costly process that may not go their way.

There are no guarantees for the new owner of an apartment that an eviction notice sent to her tenant by the seller will be upheld in court.

Abu Dhabi tenant who has lost job may have to pay a two-month penalty for moving out of her apartment early.

Dubai owner can dismiss an agent that fails to list their property for rent or sale by giving them seven days' notice.

Mario Volpi advises a landlord who has a tenant who hasn't paid the rent or signed a new contract.