The Dispute Desk

Welcome back to the dispute.ae podcast. I’m Paul, and this is episode thirty-four. Last episode, we built the handover chronology. Today, the issue is different: the unit, size, layout, view or amenities appear to have...

Here’s a shorter, cleaner version suitable for the podcast and comfortably under 2,500 characters: Welcome back to the dispute.ae podcast. I’m Paul, and this is Episode 33. Last episode, we separated the Oqood...

Here’s a shorter, cleaner version under 2,500 characters while preserving the key distinctions and professional podcast tone: Welcome back to the dispute.ae podcast. I’m Paul, and this is Episode 32. In Episode 31, we...

DISPUTE.AE — EPISODE 31 I Paid, But I Have No SPA Welcome back to the dispute.ae podcast. I’m Paul. The first thirty episodes covered developer and rental disputes. In the next ten, we return to buyer–developer...

Here’s a shorter rephrased version under 2,500 characters: “I'm not renewing your contract” does not automatically end a Dubai tenancy. Under Article 6 of Dubai’s tenancy law, if a tenant remains in the property after...

Fifteen episodes reduce to one clear sequence: attempt structured resolution first. If it fails, file properly. If neither option makes practical sense, walk away. That is pre-legal rental dispute resolution — resolving...

The third branch is the one nobody sells: walk away . Some rental disputes are simply not worth resolving or filing. The amount may be too small, the evidence too weak, or even a successful judgment may be difficult to...

Shortened Version — Under 2,500 Characters This is the episode where we tell you not to hire anyone — including us. Some rental disputes are simple enough that the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC) process is all you need...

Shortened Version The Rental Dispute Centre’s first question is not who is right. It is whether your tenancy exists on paper. In Dubai, Ejari is the starting point . A registered tenancy is a legal requirement and...

An eviction notice has a memory. If a landlord recovers a property for personal use and then re-lets it within the statutory bar period, the evicted tenant may have a compensation claim. And unlike many rental disputes...

Here’s a shorter, tighter version that stays under 2,500 characters while preserving the core message and episode tone: Everything in this series works with the chairs swapped. A landlord facing unpaid rent has the same...

There is no automatic legal right to end a Dubai tenancy early. Your tenancy agreement governs the relationship, it may contain an early termination clause, and where it does not, the outcome usually depends on...

Under Dubai tenancy law, the landlord is generally responsible for maintenance and repairs that affect the tenant’s use of the property, unless the tenancy contract states otherwise. Those few words are where most...

Welcome back to dispute.ae . A rent increase in Dubai is not a negotiation—it is a calculation. It must comply with the RERA Rental Index and be served with 90 days' written notice before the tenancy renewal date. If...

Welcome back to The Title Deed Desk . In Episode 17, we covered what happens to a title deed after the owner's death. Today, in Episode 18, we're looking at the question behind almost every property transaction: What if...