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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
UAE Property: 'Tenant is ignoring eviction and wants to renew lease'
The landlord’s decision on whether or not to go ahead with the lease depends on their reason for the eviction
UAE property: 'How can I challenge an eviction notice?'
If it is not delivered through a notary public or registered mail, the tenant can challenge its validity at the Rental Dispute Settlement Committee
UAE Property: ‘Can an agent demand a gift for negotiating rent?'
The broker is also demanding rent upfront before providing a signed tenancy contract
UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord ask for a full year’s rent before renewal?’
The tenant has also been served with a 12-month eviction notice
UAE Property: ‘My tenant is refusing to pay the rent’
The new landlord wants to give the renter 30 days' notice to vacate the unit after they ignored their request to sign the lease and hand over rent cheques
