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Clear, practical starting points for Dubai landlords and tenants—organised around the problem you are facing.
General information only. Articles do not replace legal advice.
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Guidance shaped around your role
Start with the route that matches your situation. Each path brings the most relevant problems and next steps forward.
I rent a property
Explore renewal, rent increases, eviction notices, deposits, maintenance, Ejari and payment issues.
I own or manage a property
Explore unpaid rent, notices, tenant breaches, renewal, eviction, enforcement and documentation.
Start with the problem
Popular rental questions
Plain-language starting points for common situations—before you choose a service.
My landlord refuses to renew
Organise the renewal request, payment records and available correspondence.
My tenant has not paid rent
Review the records you have and understand when a formal notice may be relevant.
I received an eviction notice
Identify the notice, key dates and documents before deciding what to do next.
Can my landlord increase my rent?
Check the 90-day notice rule, official Rental Index limits and practical renewal steps.
My landlord refuses the rent
Keep clear evidence of your attempts to pay and request guidance on the available process.
I need to enforce a judgment
Understand the documents and administrative steps involved in an enforcement request.
RentFlow Video Guide
Landlord raised your rent? Start with two checks
Watch Janet, Hassan and Alaa explain the 90-day notice rule, the official Dubai Rental Index and the practical steps a tenant can take.
Watch on YouTube : Landlord Raised Your Rent in Dubai? The 90-Day Rule Explained
RentFlow Video Guide · Part 1
Tenant not paying rent? Understand your options
Watch the first part of our unpaid-rent guide, then open the full article for the key routes, notice periods, evidence checklist and practical next steps.
Read the full guide : Tenant Not Paying Rent in Dubai? Understand Your Options
RentFlow Video Guide · Part 2
Rent cheque bounced in Dubai? Your options explained
Watch Part 2 for the four possible routes, the documents to prepare and why the same debt should not be recovered twice.
Read the full guide : Tenant Not Paying Rent in Dubai? Understand Your Options
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Featured guides
Practical answers, built around real questions
Start with a quick answer, then review what to check, documents to gather, common mistakes and practical next steps.
How to recover your security deposit in Dubai
A tenant-first guide to ordinary wear and tear, handover evidence, formal demand and choosing the right RDC route.
My landlord refuses to renew—what should I do?
A problem-led guide to documenting the request, checking the disagreement and organising the next step.
Can my landlord increase my rent in Dubai?
A practical guide to notice periods, official Rental Index limits, renewal disputes and tenant next steps.
My tenant has not paid rent—what should I do?
A clear sequence for gathering records, communicating and understanding when a formal process may apply.
What is Offer & Deposit?
An overview of the process, when it may be relevant and the information a user should prepare.
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Choose support that fits your situation
If a guide points to a formal process, RentFlow can review the available information and confirm the appropriate support scope.