How much can my landlord increase rent in Dubai?

Rent increases in Dubai are regulated by RERA's Smart Rental Index (Decree No. 43 of 2013). Your landlord cannot increase rent arbitrarily — the allowed increase depends on how far your current rent is below the average market rate for similar properties in your area:

• Within 10% of market rate: No increase allowed
• 11–20% below market: Maximum 5% increase
• 21–30% below market: Maximum 10% increase
• 31–40% below market: Maximum 15% increase
• More than 40% below market: Maximum 20% increase

Your landlord must provide 90 days written notice before any increase. You can verify whether a proposed increase is legal by checking the RERA Smart Rental Index on the Dubai REST app or DLD website.

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