Rent hike slabs as per law 1

According to Decree No. 2 of 2011 on rentals in the Emirate of Dubai, the landlords can increase the rent as below.

The maximum rent increase percentage of property units in the Emirate of Dubai leased before the enforcement of this Decree shall be as follows:

A - There should not be any rent increase, if the rent for the real estate unit is up to 25% below the average similar rent.

B - If the rent value was 26% to 35% less than the average similar rent; the maximum rent increase shall be equal to 5% of such value.

C -If the rent value was 36% to 45% less than the average similar rent; the maximum rent increase shall be equal to 10% of such value.

D - If the rent value was 46% to 55% less than the average similar rent; the maximum rent increase shall be equal to 15% of such value.

E - If the rent value was less than 55% of the average similar rent; the maximum rent increase shall be equal to 20% of such value.

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