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Can a landlord increase rent above RERA limits using DLD valuation?
Dear Sir/Madam,
My landlord in Dubai wants to increase my rent by an amount that is double the permitted increase by the RERA index (10%). I have insisted on capping the increase at the RERA index amount (5%).
The landlord is threatening to request a Dubai Land Department (DLD) valuation, which he says will override the RERA index amount and likely result in a much higher increase (he says up to 40%).
This is because my rent is generally low for the market. Can the DLD valuation really override the increase that is permitted by RERA?
Hello,
For your information, the landlord can increase the rent or evict you on 3 conditions only.
1- if he is a new landlord
2- if you did not pay one or two cheques
3- if you have any fight with your neighbors supported with a police report.
If you did not have any of the above issues, we can definitely renew your contract by court force.
For assistance, please contact our office manager on his mobile phone.
