KT For Good: Get rent cuts in Dubai, thanks to new initiative

KT For Good: Get rent cuts in Dubai, thanks to new initiative

The recent resolution was issued owing to the slowdown of business activity amid the pandemic.





For residents and businesses reeling under the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, paying rent is one big financial obligation to worry about. But UAE authorities were quick to step in and offer relief.

In Dubai, tenants of both commercial and residential properties may request rent cuts or early contract termination without having to pay compensation to the landlord - thanks to an order issued by the Rent Disputes Centre (RDC).

Through the administrative order, signed by Judge Abdulqader Mousa Mohamed, head of the RDC, two committees were formed to look into rental cases related to the cancellation of tenancy contracts and decreasing rent value. Another committee shall also be formed to take charge of appeals filed to challenge the rulings issued by the two primary teams.

Lawyer Abdul Monem Bin Suwaidan of Bin Suwaidan Advocates and Legal Counsels told Khaleej Times that the recent resolution was issued owing to the slowdown of business activity amid the pandemic. Many businesses, like restaurants, enterprises and commercial groups, have reported a decrease in earnings. Residents have suffered salary cuts, with some even losing their jobs. The order offers the