RERA Compliance: Rent Increase Limits & Regulations

Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) governs Dubai property sector. Understanding RERA regulations - especially rent increase limits - is CRITICAL to avoid legal disputes and fines.

Decree No. 43 of 2013: Rent Increase Law

Key Principle: Landlords cannot increase rent arbitrarily. Increase amount depends on how far current rent is below market rent.

RERA Increase Limits:

• 0-5% below market: NO increase permitted
• 6-10% below market: Up to 5% increase
• 11-20% below market: Up to 10% increase
• 21-30% below market: Up to 15% increase
• 31%+ below market: Up to 20% increase

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• Queries RERA database for market rent
• Calculates gap percentage
• Shows maximum permitted increase
• Recommends compliant new rent

Other RERA Regulations

1. Broker Licensing: Valid RERA broker card required, annual renewal, 6 hours continuing education
2. Commission Limits: Maximum 5% of annual rent total
3. Form Requirements: Form F for listings, Form A for tenant representation
4. Record Keeping: 10-year retention required for all transactions

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