After the pandemic there has been a drastic increase and decrease in every sector of the economy. Rental Properties have also seen a fair share of changes. Due to these differences, it is time to gain awareness of some of the Rental Laws placed in Sharjah that keep the situation in a clear and plain understanding.
According to provisions of Sharjah Law No. 2 of 2007 on Regulating the Relationship Between Landlord and Tenant in the Emirate of Sharjah (the ‘Sharjah Rent Law’) are applicable.
“The landlord may only increase the rent of the apartment upon completion of the first three years of tenancy contract. Thereafter, the landlord may increase the rent once again upon completion of another two years of tenancy contract.”
Furthermore, in accordance to Article 13 of the Sharjah Rent Law states:
1. The landlord may not – for any reason whatsoever – increase the rent agreed upon before the expiration of three years as the date of signature of the lease contract.
2. The increase in the rent after the expiry of the period referred to above shall be of equivalent value.
3. The rent increase agreed upon may not be increased one more time until after the expiration of two years as of the date of the first increase.
If misunderstanding arises, in that event if the landlord does not agree, then you may approach the Sharjah Rent Committee and file a complaint.
This is in accordance with Article 14 of the Sharjah Rent Law, which states, “The committee shall determine the rental value in the case parties to the contract fail to determine the same.”
If the parties are unable to reach a decision, the Sharjah Rent Committee holds the authority to decide based on both the parties.
