Limitations On Liability In The UAE - Beware!

In most cases, making a tenancy contract in Dubai comes down to five simple steps: agreeing on the rental terms, completing the official Dubai Land Department (DLD) Unified Tenancy Contract, signing the agreement, gathering the required documents, and registering the contract with Ejari.

Many tenants believe a landlord can end a tenancy agreement at any time, while some landlords assume they can recover their property whenever they choose.

Many people think an Ejari certificate and a tenancy contract are the same document, but they’re not. Understanding the difference is essential because both play different legal roles when renting a property in Dubai.

The tenancy laws in the emirate of Dubai are subject to the rules and regulations of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), which constitutes the regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

Your tenancy contract is about to expire, but what happens next? Can your landlord change the rent? Do you need a new agreement? In Dubai, renewing a tenancy contract is usually straightforward, but missing key legal deadlines can affect your rights. This guide explains the renewal process, notice requirements, Ejari registration, and the rules every tenant and landlord should know.

Most tenants worry when their landlord asks for a higher rent at renewal. Many people assume they have no choice but to accept the increase or move out.

Your tenancy has ended, you’ve returned the keys, and now you’re waiting for your security deposit. But what happens if your landlord delays the refund or deducts money without a clear reason?

If you’re wondering, “How to file a complaint against your landlord in Dubai,” the process is simpler than many people think, but following the correct legal steps is essential.

Landlords and tenants in Dubai often face disputes over security deposits, unpaid rent, eviction notices, and lease renewals. When negotiation fails, understanding how to properly file a case with Dubai's Rental Disputes Center becomes essential. This guide explains the RDC's jurisdiction, required documentation, filing procedures, and when professional legal assistance can protect your interests in tenancy disputes.

Purchased an off-plan apartment in Dubai but facing construction delays and extended completion dates? This guide examines your legal rights as a buyer, including when you can cancel the contract, recover payments, or claim compensation under Dubai's real estate regulations and Sale and Purchase Agreement terms.

The Society of Construction Law's (SCL) Delay and Disruption Protocol was first published in 2002.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre ("SIAC") introduced its seventh edition of the SIAC Rules (the "2025 SIAC Rules"), which features a broad suite of changes aimed at promoting procedural efficiency...

The Saudi Board of Grievances (the "Grievance Board"), known in Arabic as Diwan Al Mazalem, was established pursuant to Royal Decree No. M/51, 17 Rajab 1402 [10 May 1982] (the "1982 Decree") as an independent administrative judicial committee responsible directly to the King of Saudi Arabia.

The British Standards Institution has released the second edition of PAS 9980, a comprehensive code of practice for conducting fire risk appraisals of external walls in multi-storey residential buildings. This updated guidance introduces a refined four-band risk assessment system and provides clearer methodology for determining when buildings require formal fire risk appraisals, potentially reducing unnecessary and costly remediation works. With the government planning to legally mandate PAS 9980 compliance

When a Dispute Adjudication Board declines jurisdiction over referred disputes under FIDIC contracts, can parties proceed directly to arbitration? This Singapore High Court case examines the mechanics of ad hoc DAB appointments and explores whether pre-arbitral procedural objections constitute matters of jurisdiction or admissibility in international construction arbitration.

The Upper Tribunal has awarded £3.3 million to owners of a Grade II-listed fifteenth-century property after the Environment Agency's flood defence works caused groundwater damage to the historic King's Lodging.

When can a contractor prevent a beneficiary from calling on an On Demand Bond? Recent case law has struggled to reconcile two competing legal principles: the traditional fraud exception and contractual restrictions on making calls. A 2026 judgment clarifies the threshold required to obtain an injunction against bond calls.

An adjudicator awarded nearly £9 million in a construction dispute, but the losing party challenged the enforcement on grounds of inadequate reasoning and procedural unfairness. The court examined whether the adjudicator provided sufficient reasons for the decision and whether there was a breach of natural justice when considering third-party assessment documents without proper notice to the parties.

The recent case of Leander Construction Ltd v Mulalley & Co Ltd [2011] EWHC 3449 (TCC), helps to clarify the law in relation to implied terms requiring a party to proceed regularly and diligently.

FIDIC's Gold Book offers a distinctive approach to infrastructure procurement by combining design, construction and long-term operation into a single contract framework. While the model promises better alignment between construction quality and operational performance, its limited market adoption raises questions about whether employers are willing to pay for extended risk transfer and whether contractors can confidently price obligations extending 20 years or more. This analysis examines why the Gold Book