Rental DisputesDisputes Over Variable Rent
How Is the Value Calculated According to UAE Law? Variable rent depends on sales or profit percentages, and is used in malls and shopping centers.
01-30-2026
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Rental DisputesDisputes Over Rent Linked to Sales
Legal Controls in the UAE. Rent linked to sales has become common in modern commercial properties.
01-30-2026
Rental DisputesDisputes Over Landlord's Refusal to Perform Maintenance
Tenant Rights in UAE Law. The landlord's refusal to perform maintenance is one of the most common disputes, especially in older properties or those requiring periodic repairs. This breach is a direct cause of harm to the tenant, and may lead to compensation or contract termination.
01-30-2026
Rental DisputesDisputes Over Landlord's Refusal to Renew Contract
When Is Refusal Legal? Refusal to renew the contract may be legal or arbitrary, and requires a precise understanding of UAE law.
01-30-2026
Rental DisputesDisputes Over Landlord's Failure to Deliver Property
Legal Procedures in the UAE. Failure to deliver the property on the agreed date causes significant losses to the tenant.
01-30-2026
Rental DisputesDisputes Over Landlord's Refusal to Accept Rent
Why Does It Happen? And How Is It Addressed? The landlord's refusal to accept rent may be a way to pressure or create a pretext for eviction.
01-30-2026
Rental DisputesDisputes Over Landlord's Refusal to Issue Receipts
How Does the Tenant Prove Payment? Failure to issue receipts is a common problem leading to disputes over payment.
01-30-2026
Rental DisputesDisputes Over Landlord Entering Property Without Permission
Protecting Tenant Privacy in the UAE. The landlord entering the property without permission is a violation of the tenant's privacy.
01-30-2026
Rental DisputesDisputes Over Changing Locks
When Is the Landlord Considered in Violation of the Law? Changing locks without the tenant's permission is an infringement on the tenant's right to use the property.
01-30-2026
Rental DisputesDisputes Over Cutting Services to the Tenant
Legal Procedures in the UAE. Cutting services such as electricity or water is an illegal means of pressure.
01-30-2026
Rental DisputesDisputes Over Rent Increase Without Notice
Tenant Rights in the UAE. Increasing rent without legal notice is a clear violation.
01-30-2026
Rental DisputesDisputes Over Imposing Illegal Fees
How Does the Law Protect the Tenant? Imposing additional fees without agreement is a contractual violation.
01-30-2026
