Laws

How to get your move in/out permit in Dubai

All Emaar properties require residents to obtain move in/out permits We have previously covered a checklist...

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KYR: Should your chiller bill be included in rent?

Technically, the landlord is responsible for the chiller charges as they are paid even when...

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New Abu Dhabi property law in a nutshell

After more than seven years of consultation, reviewing and drafting, Abu Dhabi has finally published...

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Pros&Cons: Freezone Vs. Freehold Property in Dubai

Freehold and free zone are terms you have probably been hearing quite often, especially when people...

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500,000 AED fine or jail time for tenants who write rent cheques to the wrong party

Tenants issuing cheques in the names of anyone other than the property owner might face...

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: landlord leases unit after telling you he needs it for himself

As part of Propertyfinder series on providing residents with information about their rights as tenants,...

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What tenants need to know about the law

With the property market in the UAE gathering momentum, rent rises are in the offing....

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Know your rights: Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’re a first-time buyer eager to enter the market or a seasoned investor, here...

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Out now – new decree on rent increases in Dubai

The latest change to the rent-cap rules was issued in a decree on Saturday by...

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Can your Dubai landlord evict you from his property?

With landlords now firmly in the driver’s seat, what can tenants do when confronted with...

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