@khaleejtimesofficial: Under Dubai’s rental rules, a landlord can only increase the rent at renewal if the applicable Rera rental index permits it. The maximum increase depends on how far your current rent sits below the average rental value of similar properties: • Up to 10% below: No increase • 11–20% below: Up to 5% • 21–30% below: Up to 10% • 31–40% below: Up to 15% • More than 40% below: Up to 20% Landlords must also generally provide at least 90 days’ written notice before the tenancy contract expires if they want to change the rental terms, unless otherwise agreed. So if the applicable rental index does not support an increase, the landlord cannot simply impose one. If the landlord and tenant cannot reach an agreement, the dispute can be taken to Dubai’s Rental Dispute Centre for a decision. #Khaleejtimes #Dubai #DubaiRent #DubaiProperty #DubaiRealEstate #RERA #TenantRights #UAELaw

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