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Rent Review Notice and Rent Increase Controls
Rent Increases and Dubai Rent Index.
How to Resolve Real Estate Disputes in Dubai
This article is written by Dr Hassan Elhais, one of Dubai’s leading legal advisors. It provides a pathway to understanding the various aspects of dispute resolution in real estate matters in Dubai.
'Can our landlord charge us for work he didn't do when we lived in the villa?
The fee to file a case at the RDSC is normally 3.5 per cent of the rental amount but for deposit disputes it is 3.5 per cent of the deposit amount. The end result can be relatively quick and should be resolved within approximately 30-60 days
How to claim back your Security Deposit Cheque
Residents in the UAE often complain about massive deductions on their security deposits by landlords or real estate agents when they vacate houses. These complaints are rampant these days as a lot of tenants are opting to move so as to get better rent bargains in other areas.
‘My Landlord Won't Drop The Rent. Can He Force Me To Renew The Lease?’
In today’s market, it is imperative that the parties find a solution that caters for all. Often, this means people having to give up some of their rights, especially when it comes to the rent itself, the number of cheques and so on.
'I won a case to evict my tenant. How is the ruling enforced?
Going forward, it might be useful to write a clause in your next rental contract that in the event of a future tenant default and non-collection of items/belongings, the landlord reserves the right to dispose of the items as seen fit.