Understanding Your Rights Before Renting An Apartment In Dubai

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Understanding Your Rights Before Renting An
Apartment In Dubai

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• Before signing your tenancy contract, make sure
  you thoroughly understand your rights and duties
  as a tenant, as well as Dubai's rules. Similarly,
  it also helps if youre aware about your
  landlord's duties. This is because failure to
  detect ambiguities or mistakes in your tenancy
  contract may cause you problems in the future.
• In this blog, well discuss the Dubai Tenancy Law
  that comes into effect when you rent a property
  in Dubai.

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What Are Landlord and Tenant Rights?

• When it comes to renting property in Dubai, the
  Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) has
  established definitive legislation to control the
  landlord-tenant relationship and clearly specify
  the distribution of responsibilities in order to
  avoid misunderstandings and disputes.

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What Is The Dubai Tenancy Law

• The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) manages
  the landlord-tenant relationship in Dubai under
  the Dubai Rental Law No. 26 of 2007 (and
  revisions from Law No. 33). (2008). To avoid
  possible problems and confusion, the law defines
  the duties and obligations of landlords and
  renters. 
• The Rent Complaints Settlement Centre (RDSC),
  created by Decree No. 26 of 2013, investigates
  and settles all rental conflicts in Dubai,
  whereas Decree No. 43 of 2013 governs all rent
  hikes.

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What Should Be Covered In A Tenancy Contract?

• Regardless if youre taking a villa or a studio
  apartment for rent in Dubai, the following
  information should be included in a tenancy
  contract
• Name and contact information for the landlord
• Name and contact information for the tenant
• Property details include the entire address,
  property name and location, plot number, and DEWA
  property number.
• Rent amount Contract term Contract date Security
  deposit amount
• Payment method

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Conclusion

• Its crucial to adhere to the tenancy law to
  ensure youre able to exercise your rights if the
  need arises. However, finding the right property
  for rent, while completing all the paperwork, can
  be cumbersome. To get through the process, you
  should consider hiring professionals like Al
  Manal, who will guide you and provide
  unparalleled support through your entire renting
  journey.
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  hts-before-renting-an-apartment-in-dubai