Articles
UAE Property: ‘Can I dispute rent rises because of poor maintenance?'
The Rera rental index only gives an average rent for the unit based on its location and number of bedrooms
UAE Property: ‘My landlord’s eviction notice doesn’t seem to be legit’
Any eviction notice sent other than by notary public or registered mail can be regarded as invalid
UAE Property: 'How to transfer property ownership after wife's death'
If the will is registered at the DIFC, the probate process is much faster and should be completed within a few days
‘I rented a pest-infested unit and my landlord won't refund my deposit'
A tenant pays rent to a landlord for what is legally known as 'quiet enjoyment' of a property and this clause is not being fulfilled
UAE Property: ‘Can my new landlord use the eviction notice from the previous landlord?’
New landlords can use the eviction notice served by the original landlord if they intend to move in
UAE Property: ‘My landlord wants to increase rent by 40% or evict me’
A landlord cannot evict a tenant to then re-let the property to someone else within two years
UAE Property: ‘Should I inform my landlord that I won't renew my lease?’
A tenant does not have to give notice because the contract has a start and end date
UAE Property: 'Landlord wants to raise rent by more than index limit'
If the index states that a 10% increase in rent is permitted, that is the figure that should be agreed upon unless the tenant is happy to pay more
UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord use updated DLD rent index to increase my rent?’
The index is a barometer of values, taking into consideration average rental amounts to give an indication of what similar units are valued for tenanted properties
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
