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Dispute Resolutions

Law No. 26 of 2007 
Regulating Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai
 ARTICLE  34 
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Landlord is prohibited from disconnecting services to the property or preventing the tenant from benefiting from the property. However, in the event of occurrence of such incidents, the tenant shall refer to police station in the same area to prove the case or to stop such prevention, and also to file a case before the Committee, enclosing supporting reports, for compensation of any damages.
Note Where a dispute arises and the landlord and tenant are unable to reach an agreement, either party has the right to file a complaint case at the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre at Dubai Land Department.

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