Dubai rental market laws provide protection to tenants by mandating landlords to give a 90-day notice prior to rent hike. The law, as implemented by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), states that tenants need to be notified of any rent hikes well ahead of their lease expiry. In case the landlord does not give such notice, tenants can renew their agreement at the prevailing rental price.
With the real estate market of Dubai experiencing increased demand, the regulation helps avoid sudden increases in rents and grants the tenants adequate time to organize their finances or seek other accommodation. The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) has an important role to regulate rental disputes so that both the landlords and the tenants adhere to legal process.
Landlords need to inform the increase in rent formally and clearly by way of written notice since oral consent carries no weight in court. The increase in rent should also conform to RERA’s rental index, which controls reasonable pricing in relation to location of the property and prevailing market conditions. Tenants may check if the hike adheres to these regulations through the Dubai REST official app or the RERA website.
By implementing this 90-day rule, Dubai authorities seek to create a more transparent and tenant-friendly rental market. Tenants who are served with an illegal rent increase notice or face disputes can approach the law through RERA’s rental dispute resolution center. This rule provides stability in the rental market, which is good for residents and property owners alike.
