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5 متاح 5 • عرض الجميعWhat if landlord didn't inform of rent increase and offer and deposit case rejected?
Q: Hi,
My tenancy contract expired last week, and I filed an offer and deposit case with DLD because the landlord had not informed me of the rent increase 90 days earlier, and the RERA calculator also stated no rent increase was due.
The offer and deposit case has been rejected due to no response from the landlord. What are the next steps? Do I need to file anything further?
Thanks!
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2024/03/15
733
Can the landlord increase rent according to the valuation certificate?
Q: Hello Everyone,
I know it has been discussed quite a few times; however, it's not clear. Can the landlord increase rent according to the valuation certificate?
My current rent is AED 71,400. When I check the RERA Rental Index, below is the text being shown:
When renewing real property lease contracts, the maximum percentage of rent increase for real property in the Emirate of Dubai is 5% of the rent of real property unit, where the rent is 11% to 20% less than the average rental value of similar units.
The rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Port Saeed ranges from 72,000 to 88,000 AED per year (excluding water, electricity, or any other fees). The increase amounts to 3,570 AED per year.
The landlord's valuation certificate states AED 85,000.
Therefore, my question is whether the rent can be raised to AED 85,000 using the valuation certificate, or if the increase should be limited to 5% since the valuation falls between 11-20%.
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2024/06/04
235
The landlord insists on increasing the rent more than RERA Index. What can I do?
Q: Hi everyone,
I’m facing an issue with my rental situation and would appreciate any advice.
I purchased a company in July that’s renting a shop space, and the tenancy contract (under the company’s name) is ending on November 22.
The landlord is insisting on a 40% rent increase, even though the RERA Index clearly indicates a 0% increase for this area.
I’ve informed the landlord that this increase isn’t in line with RERA regulations, requested a new contract, and asked him to come by to collect the cheques—but he’s been unresponsive.
To protect our position, I filed an offer and deposit with the rental dispute center, but it was automatically closed because the landlord didn’t respond.
My question is: what should I do next?
Filing a case for renewal will cost 5% of the rent, which is a significant amount right now.
Are there any alternatives to proceed without incurring that cost, or any other steps to ensure the landlord adheres to the regulated rental terms?
+4
2024/11/14
479
I submitted an offer and deposit file to the RDC for rental increase but no response from landlord. What to do?
Q: Dear lawyers
I submitted a file to the Dubai Land Department (RDC) through a trustee center regarding the rental increase by the landlord. I submitted the documents as per the trustee officer.
Now I record the email that ‘the offer and deposit request has been rejected by the system as there has been no response from the respondent for 5 days.
What do I do next?
Is there any fault on my side?
Kindly advise.
+3
2024/12/04
364
What is the next step for me if my landlord rejected the offer & deposit notice?
Q: What is the next step for me if my landlord (A big corporate firm earlier from a national bank) has rejected the offer & deposit notice even though the verdict of offer & deposit was approved for me?
I have sent the verdict to the landlord and they are not engaging further. My lease ends on 24 January 2025.
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المدونة القانونية
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مقال في صورة مقابلة يتناول موضوع العقارات السكنية المُباعة بالتجزئة فيما يتعلق بالمسؤولية عن صيانة الممتلكات العقارية وتداعيات التخلُّف عن سداد الإيجار في الإمارات العربية المتحدة. مقتبس من المدونة الصوتية القانونية للمحامية لودميلا يامالوفا، مؤسسة مشروع لوجيكال مع لايلو.
2020/02/24
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إجراءات مركز فض المنازعات الإيجارية في دبي
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21492
قوانين وتشريعات
3 متاح 3 • عرض الجميعDecree No. (43) of 2013 Determining Rent Increases for Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai
This Decree determines the maximum percentage of rent increase for real property in the Emirate of Dubai when renewing lease contracts.
2013/12/18
13296
Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai
Provisions of this Law supersede articles (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), (14), (15), (25), (26), (29), and (36) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai.
2008/12/01
25140
Decree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai
This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.
2013/09/18
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Landlord cashed my rent but won’t renew Ejari unless I accept a higher deposit. What should I do?
Hello,
I had a rental dispute case with my landlord. Based on the judgment, I paid the entire rent to the landlord, which the landlord has already cashed.
He is not issuing the Ejari because he wants to increase the security deposit by 10% every year, which I am not accepting. I have already given the 5% security deposit.
The landlord is not accepting it. He is forcing me to sign a new agreement, otherwise he will not renew the lease agreement.
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Can I travel and return to the UAE during an ongoing labor case against my employer?
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Can an international supplier still sue me in 2025 for unpaid stock delivered in 2019?
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Is it obligatory to issue an invoice for my customer to process his down payment?
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Hello,
I had a rental dispute case with my landlord. Based on the judgment, I paid the entire rent to the landlord, which the landlord has already cashed.
He is not issuing the Ejari because he wants to increase the security deposit by 10% every year, which I am not accepting. I have already given the 5% security deposit.
The landlord is not accepting it. He is forcing me to sign a new agreement, otherwise he will not renew the lease agreement.
Please let me know what I should do.
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12
I purchased a rented apartment in Abu Dhabi. Can I evict the tenant immediately if there is no Tawtheeq contact?
I recently purchased a rented apartment in Abu Dhabi and agreed to honor the existing lease. After the transfer, I discovered that the lease is not a Tawtheeq contract, meaning it is not officially registered.
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What to do if you get terminated and denied gratuity for a minor mistake?
My brother has been working for a company for 11 years. In the last 3 weeks, he had an incident/accident and scratched a plane since he only had 1 person to assist him as the company was not hiring enough people.
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How can a person under a deportation grant a POA to a trusted person for managing his assets?
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Will the court unfreeze my account automatically after alimony payment?
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Landlord cashed my rent but won’t renew Ejari unless I accept a higher deposit. What should I do?
Hello,
I had a rental dispute case with my landlord. Based on the judgment, I paid the entire rent to the landlord, which the landlord has already cashed.
He is not issuing the Ejari because he wants to increase the security deposit by 10% every year, which I am not accepting. I have already given the 5% security deposit.
The landlord is not accepting it. He is forcing me to sign a new agreement, otherwise he will not renew the lease agreement.
Please let me know what I should do.
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Can I travel and return to the UAE during an ongoing labor case against my employer?
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Cargo from Dubai to India arrived late and damaged. What should I do?
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I had sent a cargo from Dubai to India. I received the cargo late and with 35% damage. My TV, for which I had paid AED 1500 separately as cargo fees, was received after nearly 2 months in a completely damaged condition.
The cooking range was received after nearly 6 months and had superficial damage. They are not replying to my emails but are only responding through WhatsApp.
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عرض الجميعLandlord cashed my rent but won’t renew Ejari unless I accept a higher deposit. What should I do?
Hello,
I had a rental dispute case with my landlord. Based on the judgment, I paid the entire rent to the landlord, which the landlord has already cashed.
He is not issuing the Ejari because he wants to increase the security deposit by 10% every year, which I am not accepting. I have already given the 5% security deposit.
The landlord is not accepting it. He is forcing me to sign a new agreement, otherwise he will not renew the lease agreement.
Please let me know what I should do.
2025/06/02
12
Can I travel and return to the UAE during an ongoing labor case against my employer?
Hello,
I have filed a case against my employer, and the session is still ongoing in the Dubai court.
Can I travel outside the UAE and then come back?
2025/06/02
13
Request for legal guidance regarding employer harassment and premature asset retrieval demand (3)
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(The laptop the lady sponsor is referring to is authorized by her to my friend when she joined the company on 15 December 2023)
Thank you for your support.
(Already our friend [----] has posted the same concern, but her complete message hasn't been delivered to this platform ) Therefore, I am resubmitting our concern; we just need the correct direction, please.
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Can I get a new job and employment visa while under a false embezzlement case and travel ban?
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Is it obligatory to issue an invoice for my customer to process his down payment?
Hello sir,
Is it obligatory to issue an invoice for my customer to process his down payment?
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My customer is insisting on issuing him an invoice and says that this is required by UAE laws.
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Hello,
I had a rental dispute case with my landlord. Based on the judgment, I paid the entire rent to the landlord, which the landlord has already cashed.
He is not issuing the Ejari because he wants to increase the security deposit by 10% every year, which I am not accepting. I have already given the 5% security deposit.
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Can an international supplier still sue me in 2025 for unpaid stock delivered in 2019?
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I own and run a company. We received stock from an international supplier in 2019. However, we were unable to pay due to financial circumstances.
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Can I appeal a deportation in the UAE if I was unknowingly involved in a crypto scam?
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Can my husband take our 2-year-old daughter abroad without my consent?
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عرض الجميعThe landlord insists on increasing the rent more than RERA Index. What can I do?
Hi everyone,
I’m facing an issue with my rental situation and would appreciate any advice.
I purchased a company in July that’s renting a shop space, and the tenancy contract (under the company’s name) is ending on November 22.
The landlord is insisting on a 40% rent increase, even though the RERA Index clearly indicates a 0% increase for this area.
I’ve informed the landlord that this increase isn’t in line with RERA regulations, requested a new contract, and asked him to come by to collect the cheques—but he’s been unresponsive.
To protect our position, I filed an offer and deposit with the rental dispute center, but it was automatically closed because the landlord didn’t respond.
My question is: what should I do next?
Filing a case for renewal will cost 5% of the rent, which is a significant amount right now.
Are there any alternatives to proceed without incurring that cost, or any other steps to ensure the landlord adheres to the regulated rental terms?
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Is it mandatory for a self-represented applicant to sign the memorandum of defense in a civil dispute?
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Is it mandatory for a memorandum of defense to be signed by an applicant representing themselves without an attorney in a civil dispute in Dubai?
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Can an innocent person's name be dropped during the investigation before court referral?
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عرض الجميعI purchased a tour voucher from a holiday agency in Dubai and could not use due to a visa issue. Can I still claim it?
I purchased a tour voucher from a holiday agency in Dubai in 2023 worth AED 4239.00, but was not able to use it due to a visa problem.
I have constant email and communication through phone with them, and they informed me back then that my voucher will be available and has no expiration date that I can use anytime I want.
Now I wanted to use it, so I called them last Saturday, 31st May 2025, and they told me it has already expired due to the new policy.
Can I still claim and ask for my money back?
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13
I’m on overstay since a couple of months. Is it possible for me to get a visa with ongoing cases?
I’ve been on overstay for a couple of months.
Is it possible for me to get a visa with an ongoing criminal case, travel ban, and civil cases (judgments issued)?
If so, what would be the process?
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11
Landlord cashed my rent but won’t renew Ejari unless I accept a higher deposit. What should I do?
Hello,
I had a rental dispute case with my landlord. Based on the judgment, I paid the entire rent to the landlord, which the landlord has already cashed.
He is not issuing the Ejari because he wants to increase the security deposit by 10% every year, which I am not accepting. I have already given the 5% security deposit.
The landlord is not accepting it. He is forcing me to sign a new agreement, otherwise he will not renew the lease agreement.
Please let me know what I should do.
2025/06/02
12
Can I travel and return to the UAE during an ongoing labor case against my employer?
Hello,
I have filed a case against my employer, and the session is still ongoing in the Dubai court.
Can I travel outside the UAE and then come back?
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13
Cargo from Dubai to India arrived late and damaged. What should I do?
Hello,
I had sent a cargo from Dubai to India. I received the cargo late and with 35% damage. My TV, for which I had paid AED 1500 separately as cargo fees, was received after nearly 2 months in a completely damaged condition.
The cooking range was received after nearly 6 months and had superficial damage. They are not replying to my emails but are only responding through WhatsApp.
Could anyone please guide me?
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