Laws

Discover UAE laws you need to know about as a resident. From renters’  and buyers’ guides to moving guides, Property Finder has all the details.

November 29, 2015
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: how many parking spaces are you entitled to?

There is a vehicle for every two people in Dubai, according to a recent study provided...


November 27, 2015
Properties for passports

Citizenship by investment, or what has been termed ‘passport shopping’ is one of the latest trends...


November 16, 2015
How To Get Your Move In/Out Permit in Dubai

Are you ready to move out or change locations? If so, you must be searching...


November 15, 2015
KYR: Should your chiller bill be included in rent?

Technically, the landlord is responsible for the chiller charges as they are paid even when...


November 4, 2015
New Abu Dhabi property law in a nutshell

After more than seven years of consultation, reviewing and drafting, Abu Dhabi has finally published...


September 2, 2015
500,000 AED fine or jail time for tenants who write rent cheques to the wrong party

Tenants issuing cheques in the names of anyone other than the property owner might face...


August 24, 2015
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: landlord leases unit after telling you he needs it for himself

As part of Propertyfinder series on providing residents with information about their rights as tenants,...


March 30, 2014
What tenants need to know about the law

With the property market in the UAE gathering momentum, rent rises are in the offing....


February 25, 2014
Know your rights: Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’re a first-time buyer eager to enter the market or a seasoned investor, here...


December 22, 2013
Out now – new decree on rent increases in Dubai

The latest change to the rent-cap rules was issued in a decree on Saturday by...