Dubai can be a perfect place to rent a house as you get a great opportunity to live in a house with all the necessary facilities at a relatively low cost. However, it is like any other renting situation, where sometimes you will find yourself facing certain challenges. Familiarizing oneself with possible common issues arises during the courses of the tenancy can enable one to manage the house tenancy well. Below, Vardhman Realty outlines how to deal with and possibly overcome some of the more common problems that a tenant in a rented house in Dubai may come across in their lifetime.
Without question, one of the most common problems is Maintenance and Repairs. These include dripping water, a malfunctioning air conditioning system, or a defective household appliance – all of these are irritating. The general rule of responsibility for the major repairs and maintenance in Dubai falls on the landlords and the minor ones on the tenants' side.
Solution: This should involve reporting any problem as soon as you identify it to your landlord or property management company in writing. Come out straightforward about the problem and ask for its immediate address. It is important to keep a record of all communication for reference. In case of no response from the landlord, you may seek help from the Dubai Rental Disputes Centre, which aids in the settlement of such cases.
Since Dubai is characterized by extremely high temperatures, comfortable temperatures are impossible without air conditioning. Problems with AC that include poor cooling, or faulty equipment can make your home conditions unbearable, or even uninhabitable during summer.
Solution: To avoid any complications it is wise that you clean your AC filters now and then and also do some routine maintenance on the AC. If you come across with a more complex problem, you need to inform the landlord instantly because the landlord is often the one to shoulder for the repair or even replacement of the unit. It is also advisable to have a professional AC technician carry out some diagnoses once in a while more so before summer.
Ants, cockroaches, bedbugs, and other pests are an issue in any home and not just in Dubai. These pests are especially a nuisance in buildings that are several years old or if the compound where the structures are located is not tidy.
Solution: Ensure that countertops, kitchenware and appliances are well cleaned more frequently and do not leave food debris that can attract pests. If there is an infestation, then inform the landlord who is always in charge of hiring a professional exterminator. To manage the pests in the short term, you can apply common store chemicals.
Staying in populated places such as Dubai exposes you to the nuisance of noisy neighbors which is inconvenient.
Solution: The first thing to do is to approach your neighbors and respectfully bring up the issue. Sometimes they are not even aware that they are upsetting people. If this continues, consult your landlord/management company, as they can address such issues on your behalf. In rare instances, you may need to go to the police your local protection agency, or whatever equivalent agency exists in your country.
The rental prices in Dubai are perhaps some of the most flexible in the world, and there is potential for the rent to be raised in the course of the tenancy – especially at the times of renewal of the lease.
Solution: It is important to know what rental laws there are for Dubai, that govern how much rent can be raised. If you want to know if the proposed increase is fairly reasonable, the Dubai Land Department has an optional rental index calculator. The amount however could prove to be excessive if you feel that its increase was unjustified; it is again possible to discuss with your landlord or you could also approach the Dubai Rental Disputes Center.
It’s not always necessary to go through undue stress when dealing with some basic problems in your rented home in Dubai. If you know your rights and responsibilities, explain them to your landlord, and know what circumstances require assistance from a professional, then it is very possible to overcome most events. At Vardhman Realty, we’re committed to helping you navigate your rental experience with ease, ensuring that your time in Dubai is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
