Seeking advice (and lawyer) for a Landlord Inflated Amount Owed Rental Dispute.
I'm looking for a lawyer experienced in Dubai Rental Disputes Centre (RDC) cases to help me challenge an enforcement judgment where the landlord has significantly overstated the amount I owe.
Here are the facts:
• Annual rent: AED 145,000, payable in 2 cheques of AED 72,500 each
• Tenancy started: 16 April 2024. First cheque of AED 72,500 was paid at that time.
• Second cheque of AED 72,500 was due 16 October 2024 – this was not paid.
• Eviction date set by the court: 10 February 2026
• Outstanding period: ~16 months (Oct 2024 – Feb 2026) = approximately AED 193,333 in unpaid rent
The problem: The landlord claimed to the RDC that I never paid any rent at all, and the judgment was issued for approximately AED 440,000 – more than double what I actually owe (~AED 220,000). I have proof of payment for the first cheque.
Current status:
– RDC First Instance judgment was issued on 7 January 2026
– The 15-day appeal window was missed due to a family bereavement (my father passed away during that period)
– The case is now in enforcement/execution stage
– A travel ban has been imposed
– I submitted a request for an accounting procedure through the RDC, which was rejected
What I'm looking for:
A lawyer who can advise on and pursue any remaining legal remedies, specifically:
- Filing a reconsideration petition (Writ of Certiorari) on the grounds that the landlord committed fraud/misrepresentation by claiming zero rent was paid
- Filing an execution objection to challenge the inflated amount
- Any other avenue to correct the judgment amount to reflect what is actually owed
I have supporting documents including the tenancy contract, proof of payment, and the judgment itself.
This is urgent due to the active travel ban. Please let me know if you can help or can recommend someone.
Location: Dubai, UAE