What to do if the landlord wants to increase the rent during my first renewal?

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Regarding the above, we would like to inform you that, if the rent has been increased to more than 20% of the amount agreed upon in the contract, this is illegal because RERA has set 20% as a maximum limit for increasing the rent amount.

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It is not permissible to increase the rent or amend the terms of the lease contract except with the consent of both parties, and the increase must be in accordance with the legal controls.

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If the owner of your apartment in Sharjah has increased the rent when renewing your contract for the first time, you have a few options for action:

1. Negotiate with the owner:

You can try to negotiate with the owner to see if there is room for compromise on the rent increase. Maybe you can agree on a smaller increase or on a longer lease term to keep the rent at the current rate for a longer period.

2. Check the market rates:

You can research the market rates for similar apartments in the same area to see if the rent increase is reasonable.

If the increase is significantly higher than the market rates, you can use this information to negotiate with the owner or consider other options.

3. Seek advice from the Rent Dispute Settlement Committee:

If you believe that the rent increase is unjustified or violates Sharjah's rental laws, you can file a complaint with the Rent Dispute Settlement Committee. They can help mediate the dispute and determine whether the rent increase is legal.

4. Consider moving out:

If you are not able to reach a resolution with the owner and the rent increase is too high for your budget, you may need to consider moving out and finding a new apartment with a more reasonable rent.

It's important to review your rental contract and understand your rights and obligations as a tenant in Sharjah before taking any action.

Consulting with a legal professional or housing authority may also provide further guidance on how to handle a rent increase.

He can't. That's illegal. Rent checks can be deposited in Sharqiya Municipality with the competent department.

You need to take legal action before the lease expires.

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