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Can a notice of rent increase be sent by email or it needs to be through a notary public?

Hi,

In relation to the lease renewal - as a landlord - I had sent a notice for the increase of rent by email (noted in the contract) which is consistent with the RERA prescribed increase, clearly referencing the renewal clauses in the contract (ahead of 90 days).

That email serves as a notice specifying the lease amount in the event of renewal - the subject property is in Dubai.

My understanding is that email communication is valid and takes away the need for a notarized notice.

Appreciate your view, please.

Thank you!

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28 Jun 2022, 05:52

Hi,

Please be noted that the law stipulates a notarized legal notice to be served for rent increase.

28 Jun 2022, 05:53

A few judgments are issued in favor of the landlord where the communication was sent to the same email id in the tenancy contract.

28 Jun 2022, 05:56

And the tenant has responded to such an email in the affirmative.

28 Jun 2022, 05:57

In a big majority of cases, the court's inconsistence with the written law mandates a notarized legal notice.

29 Jun 2022, 05:53

Thank you.

29 Jun 2022, 14:53

The affirmative response is there.

What are the possible approaches given that 90 days have since passed and if this was to get tested, please?

Thanks again

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