UAE: Why was I charged Dh5,000 for filing a rental dispute?

Dubai Land Department clarifies process and cost involved in rental dispute cases

Last updated: August 19, 2020 | 18:19

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If you have a disagreement with your landlord, you can file a rental dispute case with the local authority in your emirate.

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Learn how you can file a rental dispute case here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1592839424839

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COVID-19 related regulations have made it easier for tenants to terminate a contract early.

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Read about the judgement here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1592400486943

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A Gulf News reader was surprised by the fees he had to pay to file the rental dispute.

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Breakdown of the payment made by reader, which came up to over Dh5,000.

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The reader also had a rent cheque due before the first hearing.

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The reader was unable to get an assurance on the cheque due.

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Dubai Land Department clarified how the charges are calculated.

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Total cost of filing a rental dispute.

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Depending on the type of case, you may be asked to pay 3.5 per cent of the annual rent at registration of the claim.

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Don't know what Knowledge and Innovation fees are? Read here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1577798563538

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Which amount gets refunded?

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You can get a partial refund if the lawsuit is amicable settled.

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What about due cheques?

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To file a complaint with RDC, call 800 4488 or visit rdc.gov.ae

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