Mario Volpi

New family with mould covering their rented Dubai villa should ignore the landlord's request to shell out for 50 per cent of the repair cost. Mario Volpi advises.

Mario Volpi advises on whether a property can be rented out on a short-term basis whether it's as a holiday home or a short contract.

Mario Volpi advises a tenant whose landlord received just 40 per cent of the full rental amount.

Mario Volpi advises on what property agents can and cannot charge.

Dog owner mystified at being kicked out of apartment by landlord because of her pet almost two years after he agreed her and the animal could move in. Mario Volpi advises.

Abu Dhabi landlord took six months to return tenant's security deposit and the District Cooling deposit is still outstanding. Mario Volpi advises.

Mario Volpi advises a resident who needs to return to the US as a matter of urgency, but the landlord is unwilling to negotiate.

Tenant left frustrated by landlord's refusal to send a proper plumber, writes Mario Volpi.

Mario Volpi advises a tenant who is having a problem with paying for maintenance to sort a water leak.

Mario Volpi advises a new property owners in Abu Dhabi who say they face losing their home and jobs if 'aggressive' tenant refuses to move out.

Holding on to a property's keys and access cards won't encourage the landlord to return the security deposit, Mario Volpi advises.

Mario Volpi advises the landlord who is unable to amend the contract and get it registered with Ejari.

Having a verbal agreement that allows you to vacate early with the promise of your unused rental monies returned by the landlord will sadly not hold water.

Agent who quit real estate agency as a deal was going through may lose commission, Mario Volpi advises.

The fire destroyed the pool, spa and terrace which are unlikely to be usable again for about a year. Mario Volpi advises.