What can I do if my landlord refuses to accept my rent?
Use the DLD 'offer and deposit' service. If the landlord rejects your rent — often to manufacture a default or force an illegal increase — file at the Rental Dispute Centre and deposit the rent (usually post-dated cheques at the previous rate) for a judge to decide. It protects you from a non-payment claim; fees are roughly AED 122.50.
Rules and eligibility criteria change — confirm the current position with the relevant authority before acting. This is general information, not legal advice.
Figures here are indicative as of July 2026 and set by third parties (government, banks, developers) — confirm the current amount before relying on it.
