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UAE Property: ‘My neighbour’s smoking is affecting my health’
If mediating with the person through an agent or landlord doesn’t help, the person can contact the municipality
‘Can I challenge my building grade with the DLD?’
Owners’ association or building management can check tower’s documented grading certificate
UAE Property: ‘Can my neighbours’ kids play in the building common area?'
If the building management doesn’t help, the tenant can lodge a complaint with Dubai Municipality
‘Can I evict a tenant for late rent payment?’
The landlord must send a written notification to the tenant demanding payment within 30 days
‘Should the lease renewal date match the eviction notice date?’
If the dates are not aligned on both the documents, the eviction notice could be invalidated
'Should I sell my UK apartment to buy in the UAE, or rent instead?'
Renting and selling homes in the Emirates is a fast process
UAE Property: ‘Will the global tariff row affect Dubai real estate prices?’
A cut in interest rates will lead to cheaper mortgages and make properties more affordable
UAE Property: ‘Is my tenant allowed to sub-let my apartment?’
Sub-letting a property is illegal unless the landlord is aware and has allowed it
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