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Who decides rent disputes
The Rental Disputes Settlement Centre, not RERA, has exclusive jurisdiction over landlord-tenant disputes, free zones included.
What the source says
"determine all Rent Disputes that arise between Landlords and Tenants of Real Property situated in the Emirate, including in free zones"
Decree No. (26) of 2013, Article 6
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Decree No. (26) of 2013, Article 6 |
| Authority | Dubai Government |
| In force since | 2013 |
| Last checked | 26 September 2026 |
| Source | Dubai Government |
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Dubai Rent Increase Rules (2026): The Bands, the Index, the Notice.
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Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Who decides rent disputes", Dubai property rules register, last checked 26 September 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/rent-disputes-centre/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 26 September 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask Dubai Government in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
Decree No. (26) of 2013, Article 6, published by Dubai Government. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- Decree No. (26) of 2013, Article 6 - Dubai Government - accessed 26 September 2026
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