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UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord give a 90-day notice to vacate?'
The 90-day notice is applicable only for any changes to the rental contract at renewal, such as rent or payment method
UAE Property: ‘I can’t find a buyer as my tenant is paying low rent’
The landlord wants to get a rental valuation done to charge a higher rent
UAE Property: ‘Who can I complain to about construction noise at night?'
If the noise is higher than permitted levels, you can complain through the Dubai Municipality app
UAE Property: ‘Does an old villa attract same rent as a new one?’
A landlord has the right to raise the rent at renewal but by a maximum of 20 per cent in any one year
UAE Property: 'Can a landlord raise the rent by any amount?’
The actual increase is determined by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency rental calculator
UAE Property: ‘Can the broker keep my deposit if I didn’t sign the lease?’
The tenant changed his mind about leasing after the agent quoted inflated charges
UAE Property: 'How much rent should a tenant pay for two months?'
If no agreement can be made, one of the parties must file a case at the Rental Dispute Settlement Committee
UAE Property: ‘Does the Rera rent index apply to furnished apartments?’
The landlord is asking for a rise despite the calculator not permitting it
UAE Property: ‘My landlord hasn’t signed the renewal contract’
The tenant has already paid a lease renewal fee and handed over two rent cheques
UAE Property: ‘When does an eviction notice come into effect?'
The eviction is valid only if the landlord served the notice for moving in himself or his first-degree next of kin
UAE Property: ‘How do I assess rent for an area not on Rera index?’
The UAE law states that a landlord can only increase rent by a maximum of 20% in any one year
'Can a landlord re-let a unit after evicting tenant?'
Owners can only re-let properties after giving the original renter first refusal to move back in
UAE Property: 'Who pays for maintenance of a rental unit?'
Landlords have certain responsibilities towards the tenant and the upkeep of the property
UAE Property: ‘How do I renew my lease if landlord won't reply?’
The tenant has rejected a proposed rent increase as it exceeded Rera’s calculations
'Can I claim compensation if my landlord re-lets unit?'
It is illegal to evict a tenant from a property to rent it out to another person
