Who pays for repairs in a Dubai rental - landlord or tenant?
By default under Article 16 the landlord covers maintenance and major repairs — AC, plumbing, wiring, water heaters, structural issues. Many contracts set a threshold (often AED 500): the tenant handles minor fixes below it, the landlord anything above. Clauses forcing tenants to fund AC replacement, rewiring or structural work are generally unenforceable — verify specific clause.
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.
