Laws

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS – Outstanding DEWA bill from previous tenant

Since 2014, DEWA has doubled its security deposit to 2,000AED for apartments (from 1,000AED) and...

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How to insure your apartment in Dubai?

MoveSouq.com, an online portal for home services in the UAE, reported three times as many...

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All You Need to Know About RERA Rental Increase Calculator

What is the RERA Rental Increase Calculator? How much can my rent increase by? When...

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Early Termination of Tenancy Contract in Abu Dhabi

Go back to your tenancy contract and check for any exit clausesAs part of our...

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Swapping and subleasing: yes or no?

What is home swapping?Home swapping is exchanging one rented residential unit with another without officially...

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Everything You Need to Know About RERA Dubai

When it comes to renting a property in Dubai, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA)...

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: can landlord change the terms of your contract?

As part of our series on tenancy rights and rental regulations in Dubai, we provide you...

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About Dubai’s property tax

A recent report on global property taxes by UK property firm Knight Frank and accountancy...

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: how many parking spaces are you entitled to?

There is a vehicle for every two people in Dubai, according to a recent study provided...

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Properties for passports

Citizenship by investment, or what has been termed ‘passport shopping’ is one of the latest trends...

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