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Can Dubai landlord keep full deposit to carry out minor repairs?
Is it within a Dubai landlord's rights to retain a deposit to cover minor repairs after apartment in International City is vacated? Mario Volpi advises.
Abu Dhabi landlord demands fee just to negotiate rent increase
Abu Dhabi tenant asked to pay Dh300 to renegotiate the rent is being taken for a ride by the agent, says property expert Mario Volpi.
Dubai landlord unable to trace tenant or rent cheques for nine months
UK-based landlord conned out of rent on a Dubai property should demand eviction, property expert Mario Volpi advises.
Dubai tenant ordered to pay Dh5,000 after landlord complained about signature on cheque
Mario Volpi advises a Palm Jumeirah tenant who has had no problems with cheques in five years, but is then told the contract has been breached because of a 'dodgy-looking' signature.
Dubai landlord ‘duped’ by tenant over rent increase
Landlord 'set a trap' by his tenants should go ahead and sell his property as planned, advises property expert Mario Volpi.
Dubai tenant ‘blackmailed’ into 25% rent increase by landlord
Mario Volpi advises a tenant who was told he would not receive a copy of the contract after the cheque was cashed - unless he pays 25% more the following year.
Dubai landlord defrauded by real estate agency
Landlord who was conned by fake real estate management company must turn to the rental committee or the police for help, advises Mario Volpi.
Dubai landlady refuses to return Dh129,000 security cheque despite rent already paid
Mario Volpi advises a tenant who has already paid a security deposit of Dh10,000 and all of the rent.
Can Abu Dhabi tenant stay put if landlord sells property?
Mario Volpi advises a tenant who is concerned that the new landlord may demand eviction as soon as the purchase goes through.
Can Dubai landlord evict tenant because he doesn’t like him?
Mario Volpi advises a landlord who was initially swindled by a real estate company and now wants the tenant out of the apartment.
Dubai tenant without valid residency visa can be evicted by landlord
Mario Volpi advises a landlord whose tenant does not have a visa and is not responding to his rent increase request.
Can Dubai landlord send eviction notice mid-way through tenancy agreement?
Mario Volpi answers three questions on eviction notices in Dubai, explaining the correct procedure landlords must follow to legally order their tenants to vacate their properties.
Can Abu Dhabi tenant terminate lease due to mould?
Mouldy kitchen in Abu Dhabi apartment is affecting the health of the tenants. So what is the solution – demand to be rehoused or terminate the contract? Mario Volpi advises.
Dubai landlord disappears with deposit - what can tenant do?
Mario Volpi advises a tenant who has spent nine months chasing the deposit - but the options are not full of hope.
Dubai landlord refuses to pay tenant’s Dh8,000 water bill after leak
Mario Volpi advises a tenant after the landlord refuses to pay the massive bill from a leak which took a month to fix.
