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A landlord demands rent increase without DLD valuation. What to do?
Dear Madam/Sir,
We live in Dubai. My landlord is trying to increase my rent outside the RERA index, based on a DLD valuation, which he still hasn't received (for 2 months).
1. 90 days before the renewal of my lease, the landlord offered me a new lease with a 20% increase in my current rent, with these words: "Please be advised of a rent increase of 20% based on rental evaluation report which is under process and in line with RERA rules and regulation."
2. I contested this offer by communicating the result of the RERA rent index, indicating that the maximum percentage increase is 5%.
3. The landlord insisted, saying that the 20% increase would indeed be effective and that he would communicate the rental evaluation to us shortly.
4. Now, we still don't have the evaluation report, 2 months after his e-mail requesting a 20% rent increase.
Can the landlord legally increase our rent without even waiting for the evaluation report and without respecting the RERA rules?
Thank you!
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.
Your landlord in Dubai should wait for the official rental evaluation report from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) before increasing your rent.
Increasing the rent without following the RERA guidelines and without the evaluation report may not be legal.
You can communicate this to your landlord and seek assistance from the Dubai Rent Committee if needed.
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.
We will definitely be happy to help you.
Thanks & Regards,
ABDUL WAHIED
Hi,
This is Nada.
The RERA index gives you an evaluation of the rent in the area.
If the landlord made an evaluation in the Land Department and the evaluation shows that the rent is higher than the index, legally he can increase the rent.
If you require any legal services in the UAE, please contact me.
Regards,
Nada
Dear Questioner,
No, you are not obliged to pay more than the RERA index.
If the landlord has not accepted the rent, then you may deposit the same with RDC.
When a dispute arises according to law, the landlord can increase the rent only as per the RERA guidelines.
If you need further clarification, we will arrange a legal consultation session for a charge.
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