Is it normal to pay maintenance fees upon each rental contract renewal?

Hello questioner,

According to the law regulating rents in Dubai, maintenance expenses are the responsibility of the landlord unless the contract stipulates otherwise.

Since you agreed, in this case, the tenant is responsible for maintenance.

You can contact the landlord to reduce the amount.

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Hello,

I'm Sakina Dickenwala from MBC Legal.

Hi,

Maintenance is usually agreed upon between the parties. Sometimes the owner bears all the maintenance costs, while in other contracts, the tenant does.

Therefore, you can negotiate as you wish. We suggest that the owner should bear any maintenance costs above 500 dirhams.

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The contract is based on the law of contracting parties.

Try to discuss with the building management to cancel this condition and change the terms of the contract.

Hi Dear,

This kind of term is not common in rental agreements in Dubai.

However, please note that contracts must be honored (pacta sunt servanda).