Explained: How are rental disputes processed in Dubai?

  • Date: 16-Jun-2021
  • Source: Gulf News
  • Sector:Real Estate
  • Country:UAE
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Explained: How are rental disputes processed in Dubai?

Dubai: Thinking of filing a rent dispute case in Dubai, but not sure what to expect? Legal procedures can be difficult to track and complete if you have no prior experience. However, if you are a landlord or a tenant and wish to file an official case disputing a rent increase or non-payment of dues, it is important to have an understanding of the legal framework that is followed in such cases. Two experts for The Legal Group Advocates & Legal Consultants (TLG) - Esraa Rhibani, a Litigation associate and Shishira Johny, a Corporate & Commercial associate - spoke to Gulf News about the law that is applied in the emirate of Dubai and explained the detailed legal process that is followed. So, if you are planning to file a rent-related dispute in Dubai, here is a step-by-step breakdown of what to expect. The first step that is followed for rent-related disputes at the RDSC is an effort to reach an amicable agreement. So, the case first needs to be filed with the Mediation and Conciliation Directorate. As the name suggests, the directorate hears case and proposes a settlement to the parties, while reconciling their points of view. "It is