How to file a rent dispute case
Documents: Prepare all the required documents including Ejari, title deed, personal identification, and others as detailed in the Dubai Land Department (DLD) website. Legal translation will be needed for documents that are not in Arabic. Submit the application to the DLD office in Deira and pay the fees accordingly. Fees: As for the incurred fees for the refund of the security deposit, tenants will have to pay 3.5 per cent of the claimed amount, with a minimum amount of Dh500 and not exceeding Dh20,000. The claim for refunding the security deposit shall be decided within seven to 15 days from the date of its presentation to a judge. In addition, the ‘Smart Judge’ application may be used to assist the complainant with identifying the expected judgement and all the documents that will be required prior to the commencement of the litigation.
For more information, send an email to info.rdc@rdc.gov.ae or call the centre on 8004488.