The percentage increase in rent may depend on average rent increases of the rented properties in a designated areaQuestion: I wanted to understand how binding Dubai’s rental index is. If a proposed rent increase does not align with the index, can a landlord still demand a higher amount? What options are available to file a complaint or dispute this? Answer: Pursuant to your query, the provisions of...
A tenant cannot rent out an apartment, or any part of it, to another person, nor sublease to someone else, unless a landlord has issued written permission Question: I live in a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai with my wife and three children. My cousin sister is planning to move to Dubai and intends to stay with me until she finds a job. Do I need to inform or seek permission from the landlord/real...
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched an awareness campaign on the ‘Ejari’ system as part of its ongoing initiatives to reach all customer segments. This aligns with the DLD’s continued commitment to raising awareness of lease registration procedures, regulating the landlord-tenant relationship, and enhancing the customer experience in Dubai’s rental market, while ensuring the protection of all...
When a renting period ends, a tenant must return the property in the same condition it was received Question: I live in a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai. One of the major AC components was damaged due to something we did; so basically, it was our fault. Are we responsible for fixing it and covering the cost of the damages, or would this fall under regular maintenance? Answer: In Dubai, it...
A KT reader is seeking advice on the legality of making a modification that doesn’t impact the building's structure, and whether any permissions are needed Question: I'm renting a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai, and my two children currently share one of the rooms, I would like to divide their shared room into two separate spaces. I understand that structural modifications are generally not allowed...
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