Q: I am an owner of an apartment in Dubai. The market rate of rent has now increased, however, the RERA index has not changed in the past 3 years… A: You can defiantly do something urgently to evict him and win the case before the next session. Just ask your lawyer to do a counterclaim case…

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Can landlords in Dubai increase rent if RERA index has not changed?

Hi,

I am an owner of an apartment in Dubai. It has been rented out for the past 2 years. The market rate of rent has now increased, however, the RERA index has not changed in the past 3 years.

I gave my tenant a 90-day notice notifying him of an increase in rent, however, he is not accepting and will only pay as per the RERA index.

The matter is now with the RDC, where he has filed a case against me. The RDC session is scheduled for next week. If I provide a DLD rent valuation certificate, will the RDC consider my request, or will they stick to the RERA index?

In case the tenant wins the verdict, will I have to pay any legal fees?

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Ahmad Amiri

Amiri Advocates & Legal Consultants

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7 Jun 2023, 19:15

According to what you say, he will lose his lawsuit, and whoever loses the lawsuit pays the lawsuit fees.

The evaluation cannot be presented in the middle of the current issue.

7 Jun 2023, 20:28

Thank you Ahmad for your reply.

On what basis will the RDC give the verdict in favor of me?

What are the chances of me winning?

If they are not going to accept the DLD valuation as the case is already filed, will the RDC rule the verdict in favor of the tenant then?

Please advise

8 Jun 2023, 10:19

You said he refuses to increase the rent according to the RERA index. This means that he is not right.

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Mohamed Bakheet

Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants

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7 Jun 2023, 19:25

Hello,

You can defiantly do something urgently to evict him and win the case before the next session.

Just ask your lawyer to do a counterclaim case.

For assistance, please contact us via phone or WhatsApp.

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Moustafa Seddik

Bedaya Legal Services

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8 Jun 2023, 07:06

Good day,

Hope all is well!

In case the tenant won, you will pay the legal fees.

As for the evaluation, yes, go ahead and submit it in the court case that was filed. If the evaluation is higher than the RERA index, the judge will rule to increase the rent as per the new evaluation.

8 Jun 2023, 12:54

Thank you Mostafa for your advice.

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