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5 available 5 • View allIncreasing the rent while RERA calculator states that it should be the same

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Q: Hello,
My landlord wants to increase the rent by almost 10%, but according to RERA calculator, it should not be any increase.
Can I issue cheques for a new lease for the next year, print and sign the new tenancy contract on the same conditions and bring it to the RDC to open "Offer and Deposit"?
Or should I open "Petition" in RDC?
What is the legal procedure for this if the landlord doesn't accept to renew the tenancy contract on the same conditions?
Thank you!


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Q: Hello,
This is an inquiry related to rental renewal. I currently rent a 5 bedroom villa from a real estate company where I pay AED 192,500 and it is up for renewal on April 30.
As per RERA calculator, the range for 5 bedroom townhouse/Villa is 140k to 170K, thus it indicates no increase. As per search portals, there is a big price range for similar villas, 220K to 300k+.
I have given my legal notice for my intention to renew as per RERA calculator and my landlord has also given notice for renewal but indicating that it will be at a much higher rent, roughly above 250k; a 30%+ increase.
I would like to resolve this amicably, but there is a big gap between our own expectations. As per law, what are my next steps?
Sincerely,

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Can the landlord force rent increase if it is not allowed by RERA Rent Index?
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Q: Hello Madame.
My landlord sent me a notice to increase rent on the renewal of tenancy, 90 days in advance before the end of the contract.
However, no rent increase is permitted as per RERA Rental Index, as such, I refused the increase and asked him to renew the tenancy at the same rent as last year.
He refused and asked me to vacate upon tenancy completion which is on 14-Feb. Now, he is threatening to come to the house, and force me to vacate on 14-Feb.
What are my legal options?
I want to continue living in this house, and pay the same rent, as last year, as no increase is permitted as per RERA Rent Index.

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The rent increase is exceeding the rental index. What to do?

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Q: Good day everyone!
I am looking for some advice.
We are renting a bedroom hall for 40000. Our contract will end in November. He sent us a notice informing us that he will increase it to 50000. I have asked them to lower it. He made it 48k increase, but he is increasing over the rental index.
As per Land Department, the rental index is 6k. If I file a case against him, is there any chance that I could win the case? And how much do I need to pay in filing a case?
Thank you in advance!


Aug 17, 2022
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What is the rule on rental increases if the RERA Rental Index is not available?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
What is the rule on rental increases if the Rera Rental Index is not available, as is the case for our developer?
Owners often behave as if this area is a zone without any rules at all.
Thank you!




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Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allWhat You Should Know While Renting a Property in the UAE 5
An interview-format article covering the topic of residential retail properties pertaining to the liability for property maintenance and the repercussions of defaulting on rent payments in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allDecree No. (43) of 2013 Determining Rent Increases for Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai 9
This Decree determines the maximum percentage of rent increase for real property in the Emirate of Dubai when renewing lease contracts.
Dec 18, 2013
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Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 12
The provisions of this Law apply to real property leased out in the Emirate of Dubai, including vacant and agricultural lands, but excluding hotel establishments and real property provided by natural or legal persons as accommodation to their employees at no charge.
Nov 26, 2007
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Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 8
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.
Dec 1, 2008
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