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UAE Property: ‘Should my landlord pay for property maintenance?’
The current practice is that any maintenance issues that cost less than Dh500 will be managed by the tenant and those costing more will be the landlord’s responsibility
‘Is now a good time to buy real estate in Dubai or will the market soften soon?’
The main driver for the current growth is population expansion with no downturn expected until 2026 or 2027
‘My landlord sent our rental renewal earlier than usual - is something amiss?’
The renewal amount will be determined upon expiry of the old tenancy agreement
‘Is the new Dubai rent index more tenant-friendly?’
The DLD introduced it to rebalance the scales for an equilibrium between tenants and landlords
UAE Property: ‘Is it more sensible to buy or rent in Dubai?’
Purchasing helps benefit from capital appreciation while renting offers flexibility
‘Will Rera’s new index reduce house rents in Dubai?’
It was introduced in January mainly to improve the accuracy of rates during tenancy contract renewals
UAE Property: ‘Can my new landlord use an old eviction notice?’
Many judges at Dubai’s Rental Dispute Centre now accept eviction notice served by previous property owner
‘How can I ensure my landlord isn’t overcharging for rent?’
The new Dubai index has improved the way rents are calculated and is more accurate
UAE Property: ‘Is it a good idea to flip property in the current market conditions?’
Process can be risky if the investor can’t hold onto the unit for long
‘Should I get compensation if my landlord conducts major repairs during my tenancy?’
Maintenance should be done before a new tenant moves in, unless it is an emergency
‘Is there an oversupply and could that lead to a market crash?’
The market has been increasing in volume and sales transactions for the past few years, and there are many factors behind this
‘How does Dubai’s new rental index differ from the old one?’
The existing regulation will still be used to calculate any percentage increases to the rental amounts when the market is going up
‘I am concerned about recovering my deposit from the landlord’
Subject of returning rental deposit is an emotive one and often leads to disputes
‘Should I invest in Dubai since market seems steep?’
There are more people coming to make Dubai their home than the number of properties being handed over
UAE Property: 'How do I evict tenant whose lease has expired?'
To evict a tenant for non-payment of rent, you must send a notarised letter to them requesting immediate payment