UAE property advice and information: from breaking tenancy contracts to maintenance problems – The National

UAE property advice and information: from breaking tenancy contracts to maintenance problems – The National

Mario Volpi provides information for readers on the main issues faced by tenants, landlords and home owners in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

















Dubai Marina is popular with tenants and buyers. Pawan Singh / The National

















July 2, 2020



July 2, 2020













Mario Volpi, the sales and leasing manager at Engel & Volkers in Dubai, provides readers of The National with a weekly column containing the latest advice on how do deal with property issues within the UAE.



He has worked in the property sector for more than 35 years in London and Dubai. The opinions expressed do not constitute legal advice and are provided for information only. Please send any further questions to [email protected]



Here's an accessible breakdown of the questions posed by readers during the past 12 months:



Tenants moving out early, breaking leases and bounced cheques



'Can I break the lease on my town house if it is infested with rats?'

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'My Dh15,000 rental cheque will bounce as my work has dried up amid Covid-19'

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'I've lost my job and need to move out. Do I