Eviction & Vacant Possession
Legal grounds for eviction in Dubai
EssentialThere are 8 valid grounds for eviction under Law 26 of 2007. Learn each one, the required notice periods, and how to enforce them.
⏱ 7 min readOwner-occupation eviction: the 12-month notice rule
If you need your property back for personal use, you must give 12 months notice. Here's the exact process.
⏱ 5 min readNon-payment of rent: how to evict legally
PopularIf your tenant defaults, you must follow the correct legal process. Shortcuts can invalidate your claim.
⏱ 6 min readIllegal eviction: what landlords must never do
Changing locks, cutting utilities, or entering without notice are illegal. Know the lines you cannot cross.
⏱ 4 min readRent Increases & RERA Index
How the RERA Rent Index calculator works
EssentialThe RERA calculator determines the maximum rent increase allowed based on your property's current rent vs. market rate.
⏱ 5 min readWhen can you increase rent — and by how much?
Permitted increases: 5% if under 10%, up to 10% if 11-20% below market, up to 15% if 21-30%, etc.
⏱ 4 min readNotice requirements for rent increase
You must give 90 days written notice before increasing rent. Learn what counts as valid notice.
⏱ 3 min readChallenging a RERA rental dispute
If your tenant disputes your rent increase, the RDSC is the first step. Here's how the process works.
⏱ 5 min readContracts & Documentation
What a UAE tenancy contract must include
EssentialRequired clauses under UAE law. Missing elements can make your contract unenforceable.
⏱ 5 min readEjari registration: landlord responsibilities
It is the landlord's responsibility to ensure the tenancy is registered with Ejari. Here's what you must do.
⏱ 4 min readUsing our Contract Builder for your properties
PopularHow to use RentalFormz Contract Builder to generate compliant UAE contracts in minutes.
⏱ 3 min readManaging multiple properties: document organisation
Best practices for keeping contracts, Ejari certificates, and deposit records organised across a portfolio.
⏱ 5 min readMaintenance & Property Obligations
Landlord maintenance obligations under UAE law
EssentialLandlords must maintain structural integrity, plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC. Tenants cover minor repairs under AED 500.
⏱ 4 min readWhat counts as normal wear and tear?
PopularUnderstanding what you can deduct from a deposit vs. what is normal wear and tear. Avoid deposit disputes.
⏱ 4 min readHandling tenant maintenance requests legally
How to respond to requests, timelines you must meet, and what happens if you ignore them.
⏱ 5 min readAgent Duties & RERA Compliance
RERA agent registration requirements
EssentialAll real estate agents in Dubai must be RERA certified. Requirements, exams, and renewal procedures.
⏱ 5 min readAgent commission rules in Dubai
Standard commission is 2% of annual rent. Who pays? When? And what if the deal falls through?
⏱ 4 min readUsing RentalFormz to manage client documentation
PopularHow real estate agents use RentalFormz to handle tenant documentation, Ejari, and contracts at scale.
⏱ 3 min readLandlord-agent disputes: resolving professionally
When disputes arise between landlords and their agents, here are the legal and professional remedies.
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