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10 available 10 • View allCan the landlord increase rent according to the valuation certificate?




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Q: Hello Everyone,
I know it has been discussed quite a few times; however, it's not clear. Can the landlord increase rent according to the valuation certificate?
My current rent is AED 71,400. When I check the RERA Rental Index, below is the text being shown:
When renewing real property lease contracts, the maximum percentage of rent increase for real property in the Emirate of Dubai is 5% of the rent of real property unit, where the rent is 11% to 20% less than the average rental value of similar units.
The rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Port Saeed ranges from 72,000 to 88,000 AED per year (excluding water, electricity, or any other fees). The increase amounts to 3,570 AED per year.
The landlord's valuation certificate states AED 85,000.
Therefore, my question is whether the rent can be raised to AED 85,000 using the valuation certificate, or if the increase should be limited to 5% since the valuation falls between 11-20%.





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Can a landlord enforce a higher rental increase if the initial notice had a wrong percentage?




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Q: Hello,
I'd like to ask: What if a landlord mistakenly mentioned the wrong increase percentage when sending the 90-day renewal notice to their tenant?
The correct percentage should be higher according to the RERA Rental Index Calculator and the tenant is now refusing to accept this additional increase.
Can the landlord still fight for it if the tenant insists on renewing through the DLD instead?





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Aug 21, 2024
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Can a landlord in Ras Al Khaimah increase the rent after just one year?


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Q: Dear Lawyers,
Can a landlord in Ras Al Khaimah increase the rent after just one year?



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What are my legal options if the rental company demands increased rent or moving out?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
The rental company didn’t notify me within 90 days about the 15% increase. Now, they are stating that I must either pay the increase or move out of the property.
The agreement is due to end on 01/10/2024. What options do I have under Dubai law to negotiate this situation?





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Sep 18, 2024
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Should my landlord provide the exact rent increase 90 days before contract renewal?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I'm confused and seeking clarification, please!
Every year, the landlord either doesn't send the renewal notice at all or sends it without specifying the exact amount of the increase, only mentioning that it will be as per RERA market value.
Am I not legally supposed to be informed of the exact amount (total or percentage) of any increase 90 days before the contract's due date?





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How to handle a 12% rent increase in Ras Al Khaimah when RAK RERA offers no guidance?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I have a tenancy contract in Ras Al Khaimah, expiring on January 1, 2025. This is my first year of tenancy with this particular landlord, and I intend to renew for a second year.
The landlord contacted me, requesting confirmation on whether I plan to renew the tenancy or vacate, and they quoted a new rent 12% higher than the rent in the first year.
The renewal terms and rates are not explicitly mentioned in the tenancy contract or the addendum. I understand that it is illegal to increase rent by more than 10%, but surprisingly, RAK RERA could not comment on this and failed to confirm which laws and regulations I could refer to.
I am familiar with the renewal and rental dispute process via Dubai RERA, which is straightforward, but I am unaware of the process in Ras Al Khaimah.
Could you advise on the correct and fair renewal process?
Thanks!





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New landlord demands immediate eviction or rent increase without notice. What are my options?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I did not receive an Ejari from my previous landlord. The new landlord has sent me an email requesting that I vacate immediately without notice or pay rent according to the current market rate.
What are my options in this case?





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Oct 25, 2024
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How much notice must a landlord give before increasing the rent?




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Q: Hello,
How much notice must a landlord give before increasing the rent?





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Jan 19, 2025
132
Is a landlord required to provide written notice for rent increases?




1
Q: Hello,
Is a landlord required to provide written notice for rent increases?
If so, how many days in advance must it be given in Dubai?





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Jan 20, 2025
65
Are landlords allowed to increase rent for residential property at the first annual renewal?




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Q: Hello,
Are landlords allowed to increase rent for residential property at the first annual renewal?
My landlord is asking for a 10% increase. My contract renews on June 20, 2025, and the 90-day notice period ends on March 19, 2025. At present, the RERA index shows no increase for my apartment.
They have also included the following language in their email requesting the rent increase:
"Please be further advised that your rent will be reviewed and revised, subject to applicable laws and any amendments to regulations by the Dubai Rent Committee."
1. Are they allowed to increase rent after the first anniversary of the lease?
2. If the index currently shows no increase, on what basis are they asking for a 10% increase, and what does the language in quotation marks allow them to do?





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Feb 5, 2025
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Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 8
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