A rental dispute lawyer in Dubai can help landlords and tenants resolve disputes involving rent increases, eviction, unpaid rent, security deposits, maintenance and rental cheques. Almajd Justice reviews the tenancy agreement and circumstances of your dispute, explains your legal position and assists with the appropriate process, including proceedings before the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC).
Rental disputes can involve more than disagreement over the rent itself. The tenancy contract, notices, payments and responsibilities of both parties can all become points of dispute. Almajd Justice reviews the circumstances and documents behind the dispute and provides clear legal advice on your rights and options based on the nature of your case.
Dubai landlords cannot increase rent arbitrarily. The permitted increase depends on the existing rent compared with the RERA Rental Index, along with the applicable rules governing rent increases and notice. If you believe your landlord has proposed an increase that does not comply with the applicable rules, a Dubai rental dispute lawyer can review your tenancy terms, current rent and proposed increase and explain your legal position.
An eviction notice does not automatically mean that a tenant must leave immediately. The validity of the notice, the reason for eviction and the applicable notice period all matter. Almajd Justice can review the eviction notice and tenancy agreement, assess whether the landlord has followed the applicable requirements and advise you on the appropriate response.
A landlord may be entitled to deduct reasonable amounts from a security deposit for certain obligations under the tenancy arrangement, but disputes can arise when a deposit is withheld without a clear basis. If your security deposit has not been returned after the tenancy ends, Almajd Justice can review the contract, payment records and correspondence and assist with pursuing recovery where appropriate.
Rental payments made by cheque can create additional legal issues when a cheque is returned unpaid. The circumstances behind the bounced cheque, the underlying tenancy and the payment arrangement all need to be considered. Almajd Justice can review the rental agreement, cheque records and payment history and advise you on the appropriate legal response.
Landlords and tenants have different obligations under the tenancy agreement and applicable Dubai rental rules. Disputes can involve rent payments, maintenance, access to the property, contract terms, renewal or termination. If you are looking for a lawyer for a rental dispute in Dubai, Almajd Justice can assess the specific circumstances and explain the rights and obligations that apply to your situation.
Disputes involving an apartment can include rent increases, eviction, maintenance, deposit recovery, access to the property and disagreements over the condition of the premises. An apartment rental dispute lawyer in Dubai can review the tenancy documents and circumstances and advise whether negotiation, a formal complaint or proceedings before the Rental Dispute Centre may be appropriate.
The right approach depends on whether you are a tenant or landlord, the nature of the dispute and the stage it has reached. Almajd Justice follows a clear three-stage process.
You explain the dispute, what has happened and what you want to achieve. We review the key facts and documents available at this stage.
We assess the tenancy agreement, notices, payment records and other relevant documents against the applicable Dubai rental rules. This helps establish the legal position and identify the appropriate route.
If further action is appropriate, we explain the available options and prepare the next steps. Where the matter falls within the jurisdiction of the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC), this may include preparing and filing the relevant rental dispute claim and representing you through the proceedings.
The Rental Dispute Centre (RDC) is the Dubai authority responsible for resolving rental disputes between landlords and tenants. If your dispute cannot be resolved directly, a claim may be brought before the RDC following the applicable filing requirements.
The exact documents and procedure depend on the nature of the dispute. Almajd Justice can review your tenancy documents, identify the basis of your claim or defence and assist with preparing the matter for filing.
The documents required depend on the nature of your rental dispute. Where available, prepare:
If you do not have every document, you can still seek an initial assessment. We can identify what additional records may be needed.
Rental disputes in Dubai can involve different notice and filing requirements depending on the issue.
For certain eviction grounds, Dubai tenancy law provides for a 12-month notice period, with the notice served through the legally recognised method. The applicable period and requirements depend on the reason for eviction.
If a landlord intends to increase the rent on renewal, the applicable notice requirements and permitted increase should be checked against the tenancy rules and the RERA Rental Index.
The amount of any permitted increase depends on the difference between the current rent and the rental value indicated by the applicable index. It should not be assumed that every renewal permits the same percentage increase.
The appropriate timing for filing depends on the type of dispute and the circumstances involved. If you have received an eviction notice, rent increase notice or other formal communication, it is better to have the position assessed before the relevant deadline passes.
A rental dispute is rarely just about one clause in a tenancy contract. The notice, payment history, agreement and circumstances surrounding the dispute can all affect your position. Almajd Justice focuses on making that position clear before you decide how to proceed.
You know the consultation fee before proceeding. The initial legal consultation is provided at a fixed fee, so you can understand the cost before receiving legal advice.
The consultation does not require you to instruct Almajd Justice for further representation. You can first understand your position and then decide whether further assistance is right for you.
You can discuss your rental dispute in Arabic or English, making it easier to explain the circumstances and understand the advice provided.
We keep the legal process clear. First, we understand your dispute. Then we assess the documents and legal position before outlining the appropriate strategy and any filing or representation required.
If you are dealing with a landlord or tenant dispute, the right next step depends on the issue, the tenancy agreement and the stage of the matter. These answers cover some of the questions that commonly arise before taking a rental dispute further.
Know where you stand before you respond to your landlord or tenant.
