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Increasing the rent without referring to RERA rent calculator
Dear sir/madam,
My current rent is 140k for 3 BHK. Now is the time for the first renewal.
My landlord has increased rent to 170k, whereas as per the RERA rent calculator, the rent of similar units in the areas is up to 110k.
Please advise if the increase is legal!
Dear questioner,
Thank you for contacting me!
I assume your property is in Dubai.
Article 1 of Decree No. (43) Of 2013 "Determining Rent Increase for Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai" lays down the permitted range or percentage of the rent increase.
As you are aware, the RERA Rental Index determines the average rental value of similar units.
It clearly states that, if the rent of the real property unit is up to 10 percent less than the average rental value of similar units, then the landlord shall not increase the rent.
I understand from the above brief that you are already paying more than the average rental value. In that case, you may dispute the increase with RERA and seek permission to renew the contract with the same rent.
Regards,
Rajasree Ravivarma
