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Can a RERA certificate allow a landlord to increase rent arbitrarily?
Dear Sir/Madam,
Advice on rent rules: Can a RERA rental valuation certificate allow a landlord to increase rent arbitrarily?
I received an email from my landlord saying they have taken out a RERA rental valuation certificate which legally allows them to increase the rent to that particular number, which is substantially higher than my current rent.
My question is, is this allowed?
My current rent was already increased by 10% last year, and now the landlord wants to increase it this year, so over two years, it is a 35% increase.
What are my options here?
Any advice would be helpful!
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.
In Dubai, landlords are typically allowed to increase rent based on the RERA rental index, and increases should not exceed the limits set by the index.
If your rent was already increased by 10% last year and the proposed increase exceeds the index limits, you can negotiate with your landlord or file a complaint with the Dubai Rental Dispute Center.
For any further legal assistance, you can WhatsApp us. We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.
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For rental calculation the landlord can increase according to the rera index calculator. If you are complied with RERA index, then the landlord can't force you to follow with valuation certificate.
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