Greedy Nightmare Landlady!!!
Just wondered if any of you have been through the following, going through it currently or know someone who has...
Our landlady informed us a few weeks ago that our rent next year would be increasing by 14,000 AED! I spoke to RERA and checked their calculator and it categorically said "No rent increase is allowed for your area" and RERA confirmed she could not do this. After going back and forth with us telling her what you are doing is illegal and no we will not pay what you are asking... a letter arrives at work from her serving us our eviction notice as she requires use of the property for "personal reasons" and we are to vacate in 12 month. So obvious and transparent!
1) Our current lease expires in January 2015 but she served us with the eviction in September 2014 and it says we have to vacate by September 2015 - but should this not start from the January 2015 - January 2016? I asked the Land Department this and they said it will start from the date of the eviction letter but how is this correct? That means, that landlords could serve us only 2/3/4 months into our contract? I don't see how this is correct!
2) I hope she knows that she cant legally rent out the property for 2 years once we vacate and if she does we can file a claim against her for 1 years free rent... does anybody know how you would find out if the property is rented once you leave?
3) Shall we reply to her letter reminding her that it can not be rented for 2 years after and if we find it is we shall be taking the necessary steps? I don't know if this would help the situation... We don't know what to do for the best.
Its all just one big headache - this is our first rental where we have had to deal with this as the previous 2 years we were given accommodation with my husband's company. I don't think I can handle this happening every year! We are seriously thinking about saving and buying...
Thanks!
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