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Can the landlord raise the rent right after signing the tenancy contract?

Hi,

I recently moved to a flat. The tenancy contract is done, it's only been a week now, and the real estate person tells me that the owner has increased the rent.

How can I seek this out?

So unfair.

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Shamsa Albedwawi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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9 Sep 2022, 05:49

Hi,

Once the contract is signed between the Tenant and the Landlord, the landlord cannot increase the rent during the contract period.

Any increase in the rent can only be done at the time of the renewal of the contract and for the same, he will need to give you a written notice at least 90 days before the expiry of the contract.

You can send him a written notification that this is in violation of the UAE law and the landlord can make any change in the contract only at the time of the renewal.

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Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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9 Sep 2022, 06:27

It is up to the contract and the law, follow the law.

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Mohammed Bani Hashem Advocates & Legal Consultants
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9 Sep 2022, 06:56

Dear Questioner,

Pursuant to the query, he cannot simply just increase the rent. He has to serve you the proper notice as per law.

You have to pay only the rent as per your contract. Further, we need to see your tenancy contract to give you proper advice.

Kindly contact us by phone.

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Naser Almuharrami Advocates & Legal Consultants
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9 Sep 2022, 09:52

He must inform you 3 months before the renewal of the contract.

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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9 Sep 2022, 10:42

It is possible to file a claim to renew the lease contract with the same value of the rent paid before without any additional assistance.

Contact us by phone.

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Nasser Yousuf AlKhamis Advocates & Legal Consultants
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12 Sep 2022, 06:52

Hi,

Please note that the landlord cannot abruptly increase the rent.

Kindly let us know how you were informed of this increase.

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