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What can I do if the landlord insists on rent increase as per RERA Rental Index?

What are your guidance and opinion on the below matter?

On 28th August, 90 days before the renewal, I sent an email notice for renewal of rent at AED X. The tenant disagreed with the rent renewal, stating that AED X is not in line with the rental index.

Enough reasons, the tenant did not agree. The apartment comprises the following features: one bedroom and a small one, a bed, and a cupboard. Provided kitchen with home appliances fridge, washing machine, and cooking range oven.

When the tenant did not agree and no conclusion was reached, I was left with the option to seek a DLD Rental Evaluation, which I obtained on 28th Nov 2023. The DLD provided a rental valuation of AED Y.

I communicated the DLD-provided rental valuation of AED Y to the tenant on 28th Nov 2023.

On the same day, I also provided a fair option to continue for 3 months at the last year's rent and to consider the revised 90 days' notice based on DLD rental valuation to decide whether to continue with the renewal or not.

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Abdul Wahied Mohammad Sharief

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30 Nov 2023, 12:42

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question, I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.

In your situation, you've taken the appropriate steps to renew the rent in line with UAE rental laws.

You provided a 90-day notice for renewal, obtained a rental valuation from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), and communicated the DLD valuation to the tenant.

Offering the tenant a 3-month option to continue at the previous year's rent while considering the revised notice period based on the DLD valuation is a reasonable approach.

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.

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ABDUL WAHIED

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