Dubai rent increase dispute: How tenants can use ‘Offer and Deposit’ with the RDC
A rent dispute can leave Dubai tenants in a difficult position if a landlord refuses to accept the payment they are offering. If you believe a proposed rent increase is above the amount allowed under Dubai’s rental rules, you may want to continue paying the previous rent but what should you do if your landlord will not accept it? The Dubai's Rental Dispute Centre (RDC) offers an ‘Offer and…
Dubai tenants facing rent disputes have a formal option called the 'Offer and Deposit' procedure through the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC). This allows tenants to offer rent payments or property keys to landlords who refuse to accept them, even if it doesn't guarantee a renewal on preferred terms. The RDC provides a formal channel for landlords to receive offered payments while preserving their dispute position.
Tenants must register the matter with the RDC, follow the required procedure, and keep evidence of attempted payments for legal record. The fees for this procedure are Dh50 for the Offer and Deposit, plus Dh10 Knowledge Fee and Dh10 Innovation Fee, with additional charges for Real Estate Services Trustee Centres. It's essential to provide accurate contact details for the RDC's notification process.
While the procedure can help resolve rent disputes, it doesn't resolve the broader disagreement, and either party can pursue conciliation or a separate rental claim if needed.
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