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Ask a question- Living in DubaiWhat is a Makani number and how do I find it?A Makani number is the unique number assigned by Dubai Municipality to an entrance of a building in Dubai.Verified answerRead the full answer
- RentingWhat is a tenancy contract in Dubai and how do I get one?A tenancy contract is an agreement between a lessor and a lessee in Dubai.Verified answerRead the full answer
- RentingHow much is the DEWA deposit and how do I get it back?When you set up a new account with DEWA, you are required to pay a security deposit that is refundable.Verified answerRead the full answer
- RentingWhat is the housing fee in Dubai?The housing fee is a fee paid by residents to Dubai Municipality.Verified answerRead the full answer
- BuyingWhat are service charges in Dubai and who pays them?Service charges are annual charges paid by a proprietor for the management and upkeep of a building or development including lift maintenance, garden maintenance, secu...Verified answerRead the full answer
- Off-PlanWhat is snagging and do I need it for a new home?Snagging is a thorough check of a new building before or at handover in which all faults in the property are noted and handed to the developer to be rectified.Verified answerRead the full answer
- Legal & ProcessHow do I file a rental dispute in Dubai?In Dubai, all rental disputes are submitted to the Rental Disputes Center (RDC) within the Dubai Land Department.Verified answerRead the full answer
- RentingIs subletting allowed in Dubai?With the landlord's written permission only.Verified answerRead the full answer
- BuyingIs there property tax in Dubai?There is no annual property tax for owning property in Dubai.Verified answerRead the full answer
- RentingHow much can my landlord increase the rent in Dubai?Rental increases may only be approved at the renewal and only when the existing rent is less than the average rental in the RERA rental index.Verified answerRead the full answer
- RentingHow much notice does a landlord need to evict a tenant in Dubai?At the end of a lease agreement in Dubai, the lessor may request the return of the leased property only for the following four reasons: (i) sale of the property, (ii)...Verified answerRead the full answer
- AreasWhich areas in Dubai are freehold for foreigners?Foreigners may own freehold property in certain freehold areas.Verified answerRead the full answer
- BuyingWhat is Form F in Dubai?The sale contract used by the Dubai Land Department between seller and buyer is known as Form F, or Contract F, or the MOU.Verified answerRead the full answer
- BuyingCan foreigners buy property in Dubai?Yes.Verified answerRead the full answer
- Selling & LettingHow do I cancel Form A on the Dubai REST app?Form A, or Contract A, is the contract which enables the broker to market your property.Verified answerRead the full answer
- Selling & LettingDo I need a permit to rent my Dubai home as a holiday home?Yes.Verified answerRead the full answer
- RentingDo I need a move-in permit in Dubai?Yes in general.Verified answerRead the full answer
- RentingWhat are chiller charges in Dubai?Chiller charges are the cost for cooling in a building that is supplied by a district cooling system rather than by the individual chillers in the building.Verified answerRead the full answer
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