The Rental Disputes Center settled AED 190.7 million in deposit cases in Q2 2025 alone.

Deposit disputes are one of the most common legal issues in Dubai's rental market. The tenants who win have documentation. The tenants who lose do not. This guide explains how to build an airtight case.

The Rental Disputes Center settled AED 190.7 million in deposit cases in Q2 2025 alone.
1

Start with the baseline

The move-in report shows what was already present before the tenant became responsible.

2

Add the move-out record

The move-out report gives the landlord, tenant, or RDC a clean comparison point.

3

Keep it structured

Evidence is easier to review when each photo belongs to a room, timestamp, and note.