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Eviction & Vacant Possession

Legal grounds for eviction in Dubai

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There are 8 valid grounds for eviction under Law 26 of 2007. Learn each one, the required notice periods, and how to enforce them.

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Owner-occupation eviction: the 12-month notice rule

If you need your property back for personal use, you must give 12 months notice. Here's the exact process.

5 min read

Non-payment of rent: how to evict legally

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If your tenant defaults, you must follow the correct legal process. Shortcuts can invalidate your claim.

6 min read

Illegal eviction: what landlords must never do

Changing locks, cutting utilities, or entering without notice are illegal. Know the lines you cannot cross.

4 min read
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Rent Increases & RERA Index

How the RERA Rent Index calculator works

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The RERA calculator determines the maximum rent increase allowed based on your property's current rent vs. market rate.

5 min read

When can you increase rent — and by how much?

Permitted increases: 5% if under 10%, up to 10% if 11-20% below market, up to 15% if 21-30%, etc.

4 min read

Notice requirements for rent increase

You must give 90 days written notice before increasing rent. Learn what counts as valid notice.

3 min read

Challenging a RERA rental dispute

If your tenant disputes your rent increase, the RDSC is the first step. Here's how the process works.

5 min read
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Contracts & Documentation

What a UAE tenancy contract must include

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Required clauses under UAE law. Missing elements can make your contract unenforceable.

5 min read

Ejari registration: landlord responsibilities

It is the landlord's responsibility to ensure the tenancy is registered with Ejari. Here's what you must do.

4 min read

Using our Contract Builder for your properties

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How to use RentalFormz Contract Builder to generate compliant UAE contracts in minutes.

3 min read

Managing multiple properties: document organisation

Best practices for keeping contracts, Ejari certificates, and deposit records organised across a portfolio.

5 min read
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Maintenance & Property Obligations

Landlord maintenance obligations under UAE law

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Landlords must maintain structural integrity, plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC. Tenants cover minor repairs under AED 500.

4 min read

What counts as normal wear and tear?

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Understanding what you can deduct from a deposit vs. what is normal wear and tear. Avoid deposit disputes.

4 min read

Handling tenant maintenance requests legally

How to respond to requests, timelines you must meet, and what happens if you ignore them.

5 min read
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Agent Duties & RERA Compliance

RERA agent registration requirements

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All real estate agents in Dubai must be RERA certified. Requirements, exams, and renewal procedures.

5 min read

Agent commission rules in Dubai

Standard commission is 2% of annual rent. Who pays? When? And what if the deal falls through?

4 min read

Using RentalFormz to manage client documentation

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How real estate agents use RentalFormz to handle tenant documentation, Ejari, and contracts at scale.

3 min read

Landlord-agent disputes: resolving professionally

When disputes arise between landlords and their agents, here are the legal and professional remedies.

4 min read

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