The LocalLaw Blog

UAE law, explained in plain English

Practical answers on tenancy, work, family, business and visas. Every article cites the law it is based on.

Subletting a Rental Property in the UAE

Learn when subletting is allowed in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and what consent, permits or registration may be required.

Learn when UAE landlords or tenants usually pay for major repairs, minor upkeep and tenant-caused damage.

Learn when a UAE tenant can end a lease early, what penalties may apply, and why written landlord agreement matters.

Learn how Abu Dhabi's 2026 rent freeze affects renewals, re-letting and Tawtheeq contract values.

Learn where to file a Dubai rental dispute, what documents to prepare, the RDC fees, and what happens after submission.

Learn why Ejari registration is legally required for Dubai tenancy contracts, who handles it, and how to register step by step.

Learn how Dubai tenants can recover a withheld security deposit, from sending a formal notice to filing a case with the Rental Dispute Centre.

Learn when and how a Dubai landlord can legally evict a tenant, including notice periods, valid grounds, and the two-year re-letting rule.

Learn the legal limits on Dubai rent increases under Decree No. 43 of 2013 and the 90-day notice rule, plus what to do if your landlord breaks them.