Is a landlord required to provide written notice for rent increases?

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Yes, a landlord in Dubai is required to provide a written notice to the tenant before increasing the rent.

According to the Dubai Tenancy Law (which governs rental agreements in Dubai), the landlord must give the tenant at least 90 days' notice before increasing the rent.

Under UAE law, a landlord must provide written notice of a rent increase at least 90 days in advance in Dubai.

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Greetings of the day,

Yes, in Dubai, a landlord is required to provide written notice for rent increases, and the process is governed by Law No. 26 of 2007 (amended by Law No. 33 of 2008) and the regulations set forth by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA).

1. The landlord must give the tenant at least 90 days’ written notice before the contract's renewal date if they intend to increase the rent.

2. The notice can be delivered in writing or through a notarized delivery method, such as registered mail or email, provided it is acknowledged by the tenant.

3. Rent increases are subject to the RERA rental index. Landlords can only increase the rent if the current rent is significantly below the market rate as specified in the RERA calculator.

4. If the tenant agrees to the increase, it becomes part of the renewed contract. If there is a dispute, the tenant can file a complaint with the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC).

If the landlord fails to provide the required notice within 90 days, they cannot impose a rent increase for that renewal period, and the lease will automatically renew at the same rate as the previous year.

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The landlord must provide a written notice of any rent increase at least 90 days before the expiry of the current lease.

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Hello,

In Dubai, the landlord is indeed required to provide written notice for any rent increase, and this requirement is governed by Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai, as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008.

According to Article 14 of Law No. 33 of 2008, the landlord must notify the tenant in writing of any proposed rent increase. The law specifies:

If the landlord wishes to amend the rent or any other terms of the tenancy contract, he shall notify the tenant in writing at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiry of the tenancy contract, unless otherwise agreed by both parties.

This written notice can be delivered through registered mail, or email (if recognized as an official communication channel in the tenancy agreement).

Failure to provide the required 90-day notice invalidates the landlord's right to impose the rent increase for the following contractual period.

Additionally, any rent increase must comply with the limits set by the Dubai Rental Index, which is overseen by RERA.

If you need assistance in reviewing your lease agreement or addressing disputes regarding rent increases, please feel free to contact me via phone or email.

Greetings,

A notice of the increase must be sent 90 days prior to the end of the lease contract.

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Dear Questioner,

In Dubai, a landlord must provide a written notice of a rent increase at least 90 days before the lease expires.

This is an important legal requirement to ensure transparency and fairness in rental agreements. If the notice is not provided within this period, the tenant is not required to accept the increase.

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Mo.Salah

Dear Client,

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

In Dubai, landlords are required to provide tenants with a written notice at least 90 days in advance before increasing rent.

This notice must include the new rental amount and the effective date of the increase. The 90-day notice period allows tenants sufficient time to consider the increase, negotiate terms, or seek alternative housing if necessary.

Failure to comply with this requirement enables tenants to reject the proposed increase and maintain their current rental rate for another year, as stipulated by the Rent Increase Law in Dubai.

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ABDUL WAHIED