Every year, near the end of the term, the landlord’s message arrives: next year’s rent is this figure. Many Iranian tenants accept it in a hurry. Dubai law does not give the landlord that absolute power.
Notice must be on time and provable
If the landlord intends to raise rent or change terms, they usually must give at least 90 days’ notice before the term ends, unless the parties agreed otherwise. A last-minute notice often rolls the contract forward on the old terms.
The increase has a ceiling
The rent index measures the gap between your current rent and the area average. If you are already near the market, the landlord may have no increase or only a limited one. Accepting any number does not erase your right, but it makes the fight harder.
Take Ejari seriously
An unregistered contract leaves the tenant exposed when a dispute starts. If the landlord avoids registration, keep every payment record and the agreed text, and resolve it before renewal.
Eviction for ‘personal use’
A landlord needs a statutory ground and formal notice. If the unit is re-let after an eviction for personal use, damages may be available. Send us the notice before you move out.