Mario Volpi

Dubai landlord cannot reduce the number of cheques on a JLT apartment from four to one without the tenant's agreement.

Responsibility for maintenance of a rented property is typically divided in two ways: work costing less than Dh500 is the responsibility of the tenant with any amount over this falling on the landlord's shoulders.

Dangerous 'shattering' shower doors in Abu Dhabi home should be replaced by the landlord, Mario Volpi advises.

The latest Rera mandate states that all real estate companies and institutions that wish to publish any real estate announcements or advertise properties will now need to get a permit for each property to do so, writes Mario Volpi.

An Abu Dhabi resident weighs up investing in property in the UAE or the UK to secure the best retirement income.

After 10 years, a Dubai tenant has been banned from storing his kayak and fishing equipment behind his allocated basement parking spot.

Mario Volpi advises a tenant who has been told by the landlord that the municipality wants the villa taken down. But is all as it seems?

Tenants are moving out but want to know if they should paint and clean having had to pay for maintenance for years.

How will Brexit affect property in the UAE? Mario Volpi that question will lead to many different answers when posed to many people.

All Dubai-based property is subject to Sharia law upon death. Sharia law is based on a fixed share allocation system for the disbursement of assets.

Tenant who is yet to move into the property because of maintenance issues must still pay the agency fee as contracts have been signed, says Mario Volpi.

The landlord went from demanding eviction for personal use to now wanting to sell the property. Tenants are understandably suspicious, but have to play by rules, advises Mario Volpi.

Is it more cost effective for an Abu Dhabi landlord to rent out a property without using the services of an agent? Mario Volpi advises.

British landlord living in a hotel apartment must either wait 18 months to move into his newly bought property or negotiate with the tenant directly to come to a deal.

Dubai landlord wrangling with his tenant over eviction, a tenancy extension and lack of maintenance should organised a face-to-face meeting to resolve the situation.