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Homefront: no idea who landlord is after Dubai villa was sold
Mario Volpi helps a reader whose deposit cheque of Dh30,000 and the final rental cheque of Dh140,000 for six months are held by the previous landlord, who is proving uncontactable.
Homefront: no rent cap on property in Dubai International Financial Centre
Property expert Mario Volpi is here to help readers with their property issues.
Homefront: In the doghouse because of another tenant’s pet
Mario Volpi addresses a tenant's concerns over the eviction of his pet Rottweiller.
Deal or no deal: eviction notice served before moving in to Dubai villa
Being served 12 months' notice before even stepping foot in the property is not uncommon. Mario Volpi has all the answers.
Propery agents follow same protocol on commissions
Property agents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi all follow the same protocol when it comes to receiving the payment of their commission.
Proof of service charge payments needed before renewal of lease
Before committing to another year, the tenant needs confirmation that outstanding charges have been settled.
Landlord must end tenancy contract in proper manner
Your Dubai landlord, in giving 12 months’ notice to end the tenancy contract, must do it in the proper manner as per the law.
Dubai landlord’s bid to charge for air conditioning seems a low blow
My Dubai landlord is trying to charge me chiller fees even though it is already included in the rent.
Property expert Mario Volpi reveals his advice on the maintenance issues in the four-bedroom Jumeirah Beach Residence apartment.
Can our Dubai landlord evict us so he and his family can move in?
Homefront expert Mario Volpi explains how the landlord has to prove that he does not own an alternative suitable property.
Homefront: Housing decree invigorates Abu Dhabi property
The great shift of government employees sparked life into a flat market, but only time will tell if that was a one-off.
Try mediating with landlord before pursuing other options
Challenging your landlord in court will hurt your relationship and it will only be a matter of time before you may decide to shift to a new place.
What makes a good landlord-tenant relationship in the UAE?
Communication is key, as well as openness and honesty, to having a good relationship with your landlord.
As a visa loophole closes, how will it affect Al Ain’s housing market?
With the expiration of permits allowing employees working in Al Ain and living in Oman’s Al Buraimi territory to move across the border without visas, what happening to Al Ain’s housing market?
Should tardy Dubai home seller pay increased registration fee, buyer asks
Homefront: I agreed to buy a property in Dubai in June. The seller twice delayed, and now the transfer free has doubled to 4 per cent. I don't see why I should have to pay the higher fee in its entirety when the seller caused the delay.
