Question: My landlord recently passed away, and now a rental company manages his properties. They sent me a notice stating that my next rent will be Dh65,000 per year, marking an increase of 46%. Is the rental company legally allowed to impose this increase? Please advise. — NA, Dubai. Read this also : Dubai Leads the Middle East with 72,500 Millionaires Answer: Before I address your question, I...

If your rental contract is up for renewal, you may be wondering whether your landlord will raise your rent. In Dubai, tenants are notified of any rent increases in advance, by the emirate’s rental laws. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) also regulates the amount by which rent can be increased. How to check the amount of increase – Rera Rental Index If you are curious about potential rent increases,...