Sources in the government have been quoted as saying that the rental laws in Dubai will soon be undergoing another major change. These laws will look at solving the landlord – tenant dispute and also play an important role in the way things are done when it comes to renting property.

At present, any dispute related to rental property is sorted out by the Rents Committee. However, with the new law that will come into force, the whole scenario is about to change. The law has been passed by the Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.H Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

All issues related to renting property in Dubai, like tenancy, subletting, bachelor accommodation etc' will be solved by the Dubai Land Department. The new law will change many things significantly. One, however, cannot be sure if the rent cap too will be subjected to change. The ever increasing rents have long been the problem for numerous expatriates who come into Dubai for work.

This law will look at everything related to rented property with a new perspective. It will play a major role in developing the already strong property market in Dubai. William King