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Laws

Discover UAE laws you need to know about as a resident. From renters’  and buyers’ guides to moving guides, Property Finder has all the details.

November 4, 2015
| Laws
New Abu Dhabi property law in a nutshell

After more than seven years of consultation, reviewing and drafting, Abu Dhabi has finally published...


September 2, 2015
| Laws
500,000 AED fine or jail time for tenants who write rent cheques to the wrong party

Tenants issuing cheques in the names of anyone other than the property owner might face...


August 24, 2015
| Laws
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: landlord leases unit after telling you he needs it for himself

As part of Propertyfinder series on providing residents with information about their rights as tenants,...


March 30, 2014
| Laws
What Tenants Need to Know About the UAE Tenancy Law

Learn about UAE tenancy laws, from rent increase to eviction rules. Here is what you...


February 25, 2014
| Laws
Know Your Rights: An Ultimate Real Estate Buyer’s Guide

Discover the steps and tips to buy a property in the UAE.


December 22, 2013
| Laws
Out now – new decree on rent increases in Dubai

The latest change to the rent-cap rules was issued in a decree on Saturday by...


November 14, 2013
| Laws
Can a Landlord Evict a Tenant in Dubai: What Tenancy Guidelines Say

Is your landlord evicting the tenancy contract immediately? Here are the must-to-know laws that decide...


August 14, 2013
| Laws
Sponsoring a House Maid in Dubai

Sponsor a housemaid in Dubai with ease. Follow these simple steps for legal and efficient...


August 1, 2013
| Laws
Can Landlords Increase Rent in Dubai?

Understand Dubai's rent increase rules, tenant rights, and influencing factors to stay informed and prepared.


September 2, 2012
| Laws
Simple steps to safeguarding your tenancy contract

Tenants in Dubai should ensure that landlords have paid all service charges and that lease...