Mario Volpi

To evict a tenant for non-payment of rent, you must send a notarised letter to them requesting immediate payment

In the past, some developers have experimented with accepting digital currencies, but this is not mainstream

The crowd funding method of buying real estate is relatively flexible, as it offers an easy entry and exit compared with full ownership

This is a personal choice and there are several pros and cons to both

Obtaining the 10-year permit requires investment in property with a value of at least Dh2 million

Always let the owner know well in advance if you intend to move out

Tenant can file a case at the Rental Dispute Settlement Committee at Dubai Land Department

One option is to remortgage a property in home country, which can make it easier to raise the desired deposit without the need to sell it

Unless the owner has explicitly removed this facility from the tenancy agreement, they cannot abruptly cancel it

The landlord’s reason for eviction is to sell the property

In the event that the agreement is terminated, a tenant has the right to receive a refund of deposit

Normally, an eviction notice is served at the end of the existing contract

Owner’s title deed should state the number of bedrooms an apartment has

The only way any money sitting in an escrow account can be withdrawn or distributed is with a court order

It is the landlord's responsibility to maintain property. However, tenants also share responsibility for certain maintenance issues