{"id":16922,"date":"2025-07-12T02:32:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T22:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhaherilaw.com\/%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%86%d8%a7%d8%b2%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%8a%d8%ac%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%85%d8%a7-%d9%84%d9%83-%d9%88%d9%85%d8%a7-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%83\/"},"modified":"2025-07-13T20:38:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T16:38:10","slug":"rental-disputes-in-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhaherilaw.com\/en\/rental-disputes-in-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental Disputes in Abu Dhabi: Know Your Rights and Obligations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With the real estate market booming in Abu Dhabi and the rising number of landlords and tenants, <\/span>rental disputes<\/b> have become one of the most common legal issues among individuals and businesses.<\/span>
<\/span>Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, <\/span>understanding your legal rights and responsibilities<\/b> is essential to avoid disputes or handle them effectively when they arise.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is the Rental Disputes Settlement Committee?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This is a specialized judicial body under the <\/span>Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi<\/b>, dedicated to resolving rental disputes between landlords and tenants.<\/span>
<\/span>The committee is known for its <\/span>speed, simplified procedures, and lower costs<\/b> compared to traditional courts, making it the preferred option for such matters.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Common Types of Rental Disputes:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Delay or failure in rent payment by the tenant<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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    Landlord refusing to return the security deposit<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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    Request for early eviction before contract expiry<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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    Unlawful rent increases<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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    Disagreements over maintenance responsibilities<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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    Unilateral termination of the lease without legal justification<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n <\/ul> \n <\/div>\n \n\n \n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Legal Rights of Both Parties:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Tenant:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Right to peaceful enjoyment of the property throughout the lease term<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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      Protection from eviction without a valid legal reason and prior notice<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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      Right to reject unauthorized rent increases<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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      Entitlement to the return of the security deposit (unless damage is proven)<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n <\/ul> \n <\/div>\n \n\n \n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Landlord:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Right to request eviction upon contract expiry under legal conditions<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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        Right to collect rent on time<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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        Authority to deny property modifications without approval<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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        Right to file a claim in case of contract violations<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n <\/ul> \n <\/div>\n \n\n \n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        How Can Sharina Al Dhaheri Law Firm Help You? <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        We offer tailored and comprehensive legal services in rental matters, including:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Representing you before the Rental Disputes Settlement Committee<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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          Drafting and reviewing lease agreements in line with local regulations<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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          Providing preventive legal advice to avoid future disputes<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n
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          Negotiating and resolving issues amicably before taking legal action<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/li>\n <\/ul> \n <\/div>\n \n\n \n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          At <\/span>Sharina Al Dhaheri Law Firm<\/b>, we believe that legal prevention is better than prolonged litigation.<\/span>
          <\/span>We stand by your side every step of the way to protect your interests and secure your legal rights\u2014whether you’re a landlord or a tenant.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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