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Homefront: Dilemma for landlord with tenant reluctant to move out
Our property expert Mario Volpi answers a question from a property owner in the Springs, whose tenant signed a non-renewable contract.
Dubai property agents ‘demanding double commission otherwise no apartment’
Property expert Mario Volpi assists a tenant who is asked to pay commission twice by a real estate agent in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi rent increase rules different to those in Dubai
Abu Dhabi tenant hopes a lack of notice from a landlord of a rental increase means the rate will stay the same. Property expert Mario Volpi has the answer to this and other property queries.
Landlord wants Palm Jumeirah tenants paying 50% below market rate to leave
The Dubai landlord wants to improve sale prospects of his apartment. Property expert Mario Volpi is here to help.
Can Abu Dhabi landlord use renovations to evict tenants on short notice?
My Abu Dhabi landlord wants to evict me less than two months after I signed a new contract.
Is a ‘non-renewable’ Dubai tenancy contract legal?
Property expert Mario Volpi advises on what to do when a landlord inserts a clause saying that the tenancy will not be renewed after 12 months.
Standoff prevents Reem Island tenant from moving furniture out
Mario Volpi helps a reader who is ready to leave the country but is being prevented from moving furniture out of the apartment.
Homefront: Rental contract remains the same despite sale of Dubai property
If you want to extend or have any of the contract altered in the new agreement you must give 90 days’ notice before the expiry of the previous agreement.
Homefront: A mortgage broker is your best help when buying Dubai property
Buying a property to either live in or for an investment, something that can be very rewarding, also has to be well thought out before taking the plunge.
Homefront: Utilities bills unpaid after tenant’s departure
Property also needs work – so can the deposit be used to cover the cost?
Homefront: Dubai apartment owner needs to talk things through with tenant
Mario Volpi solves the property woes of both landlords and tenants.
Homefront: landlord holds all the cards on Abu Dhabi rent negotiation
Mario Volpi helps an Abu Dhabi resident who wants his rent in line with other tenants in the building.
Homefront: can a landlord increase Dubai rent after agreeing on price?
Property expert Mario Volpi solves the dilemmas thrown up by a Dubai landlord, who wants to change the rent on a contract yet to be signed, and a tenant.
Homefront: advice for first-time Dubai property owner
Our property expert Mario Volpi helps two landlords in a quandary over renting their properties out.
Homefront: the only situations a Dubai landlord can evict you
Property expert Mario Volpi solves two readers' worries about being evicted from their homes.
