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A tenant refuses to renew the tenancy contract with new conditions. What to do?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I sent a renewal notice to my Dubai tenant with more than 3 months advance.
In the renewal, I adjusted the rental increase as per RERA of 5% and requested a change in payment conditions from 4 to 2 cheques.
The tenant agreed to the new amount but did not agree to the new payment conditions because, according to him, the provisions to change the terms in the contract allowed by RERA were only suggestions and not enforceable.
Therefore, the contract renewal has not yet gone forward because we do not agree with his interpretation.
While consulting our options, RERA updated the rental increase for the area from 5% to 15% since the tenant is paying well below market price.
We sent the tenant a new proposal with the updated RERA-allowed increase of 15%, offering back payments of 4 cheques.
The tenant refused again, arguing that the new proposal is not applicable since we are now out of the 90-day previous notification window required.
Please advise our options!
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question!
I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.
In your situation, where there is a disagreement with your Dubai tenant regarding the rental increase and payment conditions, several options are available to consider.
Firstly, you may opt for mediation with the assistance of RERA or the Dubai Rent Committee to find a mutually acceptable resolution.
If RERA has recently updated the rental increase for the area to 15%, you should adhere to the new guidelines if applicable to your situation.
Continuing negotiations with your tenant may lead to a compromise that addresses both parties' concerns.
However, if no agreement is reached, you may need to consider termination in compliance with the relevant laws, but this option should be pursued with caution; as rental laws in Dubai can be complex and subject to change, and stay updated on the latest regulations.
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