Property & Real Estate Law
What it is: This service covers landlord and tenant matters, including lease terms, rent, renewals, eviction and disputes. In the UAE, tenancy is governed by emirate-level rules and, in Dubai, by RERA and the Rental Dispute Centre, with equivalent bodies in other emirates. When it applies: This is relevant when signing or renewing a lease, disputing rent increases, facing eviction, dealing with maintenance or deposit issues, or recovering unpaid rent. How a lawyer helps: A lawyer reviews or drafts the tenancy contract, advises on rights and obligations under the applicable emirate rules, and checks the legality of rent increases and eviction notices. In a dispute, the lawyer files or defends a case before the Rental Dispute Centre or equivalent body, seeks remedies such as recovery of rent, deposit or possession, and represents you throughout. First steps: Gather the tenancy contract, Ejari or registration, rent receipts, notices and correspondence, note key dates and any official rent index, and consult a lawyer to understand your position before acting. Following the correct process is essential in tenancy matters. This is general information, not legal advice for a specific case.
