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    When is a five percent rent increase legally allowed?

    Ali Faizan Syed1 min read0 viewsUpdated 1/2/2026
    A landlord may legally increase the rent by five percent (5%) of the current value only if the rent is between eleven percent (11%) and twenty percent (20%) less than the average rental value for similar units. To verify this, the parties must refer to the RERA Rent Index, which serves as the official reference for market averages. This tiered system allows for gradual adjustments to ensure that the property's rental income keeps pace with the broader market while preventing sudden financial shocks to the tenant.

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    Dubai Rent Increase
    RERA Rules
    Tenancy Price Adjustment
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