Tenancy Dispute Document Preparation in the UAE
We prepare the document file for a rental dispute so your case is ready to file. We assemble the contract, Ejari or registration, payment records, notices, photos and correspondence, build a clear timeline, and arrange the Arabic legal translation the committee requires. You arrive with an organised, translated evidence pack instead of a folder the clerk sends back.
- Evidence pack built and ordered
- Arabic legal translation arranged
- Timeline of events prepared
- Ready for the RDC or your emirate committee
What we handle
Rental disputes in Dubai are decided by the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre, the judicial arm of the Dubai Land Department. Other emirates use their own rent committees. What decides most cases is not the argument, it is the file: whether the contract, payments, notices and evidence are complete, in order, and translated into Arabic. We build that file, so your case is accepted and heard rather than delayed.
The Arabic translation rule most people miss
Every document you rely on must be submitted in Arabic. Contracts, emails, notices and WhatsApp records in English need an official legal translation before filing, or the committee will not consider them. We arrange the certified translation and keep the English and Arabic paired, which is the step that trips up self-filed cases.
Documents we assemble
- The signed tenancy contract and Ejari or registration certificate
- Proof of rent payment, cheques and bank records
- Every notice served or received, with dates
- Photos, inspection records and repair evidence
- Correspondence between the parties
- A dated timeline that ties the evidence together
Common cases we prepare files for
- Non-payment or a bounced rent cheque.
- Eviction and the 12-month notice rule.
- An illegal or above-cap rent increase.
- A security deposit that was not returned.
- Maintenance the landlord refused to carry out.
Filing, fees and timing
Cases can be filed online through the RDC portal, the DLD channels or a trustee centre. The filing fee is set by the authority at a percentage of the annual rent, with a minimum and a cap. A first hearing is usually scheduled within a couple of weeks of a complete filing, so a clean file gets you heard faster.
Prefer to do it yourself?
You can build your evidence list free with the Tenancy Dispute Evidence Checklist and read the eviction notice guide. Use our service to have the pack assembled and translated for you.
How it works
Send what you have through the form. We list what is missing, assemble and order the file, arrange the Arabic translation, and hand you a pack ready to file.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are rental disputes filed in Dubai?
At the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre, the judicial arm of the Dubai Land Department. Other emirates use their own rent committees.
Do documents have to be in Arabic?
Yes. Every document you rely on must be submitted in Arabic, so English contracts, notices and correspondence need an official legal translation before filing.
What documents do I need for a rental dispute?
The contract, Ejari or registration, payment records, all notices, photos and correspondence, tied together with a dated timeline.
How much does filing cost?
The filing fee is set by the authority as a percentage of the annual rent, with a minimum and a cap. Our preparation fee is quoted separately.
Do you represent me at the hearing?
We prepare and translate the document file. Representation by a licensed lawyer is separate, and we will say so if your case needs one.
Official reference: Dubai Land Department.
LeasePilot is an independent service, not a law firm or government body. Complex disputes may need a licensed lawyer.
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