Q: Hi, I have had a rental dispute with my landlord about a rent increase. We submitted an offer and deposit, which was approved, but the landlord ignored it and filed a case for eviction, claiming we hadn't paid rent or communicated. The judge ruled on this case saying: - Eviction rejected. - Rent increase rejected. - We are to pay all dues up to the judgment date based on the same conditions as the previous year's contract. - The landlord is to pay all expenses and fees. My question is: What are the next steps? Who do we make the rent payment to, the landlord or the court? Thank you in advance!

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Good day! May I request you to please give me some legal advice after receiving the rental dispute verdict? My questions are: 1. When the decision becomes final and executory? 2. What would be the next step that both parties have to apply for the execution letter? What would be the next step and how many days we have to wait for the final execution? 3. Can we deposit the key and the parking card to Rental Dispute Center while waiting for the final execution of the judgment? 4. Can we request an NOC from RDC to move out of the premises? Highly appreciate your response and thank you very much in advance! Best Regards,

Q: I have a case related to rent where I had to pay 5,555 and 9,600 for the month (01/02/2023) that we stayed till the evacuation date (01/03/2023) plus the court fees. The total amount is 17,350. Then he filed an execution order on (09/03/2023) and I received a document with the details, so I had 2 weeks to pay it off but I didn’t so they issued a letter to arrest the defendant on (30/03/2023) then on (09/11/2023) they issued a travel ban, I’m planning to pay it off now in installments. However, when I went to check for the amount now it says I have to pay 34,000. They included the 5,555 plus the court fees and they calculated the amount of the rent from 14/12/2022 to 01/03/2023 which equals 24,618. However, that doesn’t make sense because I only have to pay 15,155, excluding court fees, as stated in the letter I received on 09/03/2023. So what do I do? Do I have to appeal?

An interview-format article covering the topic of residential retail properties pertaining to the liability for property maintenance and the repercussions of defaulting on rent payments in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

The relationship between tenants and landlords is regulated in Dubai by Law No. 33 of 2008 Concerning the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. The arising rental disputes are referred to Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (“RDSC”) created by Decree No. 26 of 2013 to reconcile between the parties and reach an amicable settlement or seek a final judgment issued and enforced by the RDSC.

The provisions of this Law apply to real property leased out in the Emirate of Dubai, including vacant and agricultural lands, but excluding hotel establishments and real property provided by natural or legal persons as accommodation to their employees at no charge.

Provisions of this Law supersede articles (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), (14), (15), (25), (26), (29), and (36) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. 

This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.