Tenancy & Contract Advisory
Expert legal guidance for tenancy agreements and property purchases in the UAE, protecting your rights, obligations and financial interests.
Tenancy, Buyout & Contract Advisory
We review tenancy contracts and sale and purchase agreements for UAE property, explaining every clause, identifying risks, negotiating better terms, and ensuring full compliance with RERA, Ejari and DLD requirements.
In-depth description
Our service provides expert legal and real estate guidance for clients looking to rent or purchase property in the UAE. We meticulously review tenancy agreements and sale and purchase agreements (SPA), explaining all clauses and negotiating favourable terms on your behalf.
We ensure full compliance with local regulations, including RERA and Ejari registration, handle disputes with landlords or developers, and safeguard your rights and financial interests — providing you with security and peace of mind in your new home.
For tenants, this means understanding what you are agreeing to before you sign: rent increase rights, maintenance obligations, early termination clauses, deposit conditions, and Ejari requirements.
For buyers, it means an independent review of the SPA before you commit to one of the largest financial decisions of your life: payment schedule, handover conditions, developer obligations, RERA registration and DLD compliance.
- Contract review: tenancy agreements and SPAs reviewed clause by clause, with a written report of risks and recommended amendments.
- Negotiation support: we advise on which terms to push back on and draft counter-proposals where needed.
- Compliance: full RERA, Ejari and DLD compliance check with guidance on registration requirements.
- Dispute resolution: where disputes arise with landlords or developers, we advise on your rights and represent you at RERA, the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre or court.
Scope of work
- Conduct a legal review of the tenancy contract or Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA).
- Provide a clear report identifying key risks, obligations, and non-standard clauses.
- Advise on negotiation points to improve the terms in the client’s favour.
- Ensure the final contract is fully compliant with RERA and DLD regulations.
Price range
AED 2,500 onward (hourly rate)
Deliverables
- A formal contract review report with recommended amendments.
- A legally compliant and finalised contract.
Is your tenancy or property contract protecting you?
Are you about to sign a tenancy contract in the UAE?
Are you buying property and reviewing an SPA?
Are you in a dispute with a landlord or developer?
Have you received an eviction notice unexpectedly?
Frequently asked questions
A UAE landlord can only deduct from the security deposit for documented damage beyond normal wear and tear, or unpaid rent and utilities. An unjustified refusal to return the deposit can be challenged at RERA’s dispute resolution centre, which handles these claims quickly and without requiring a lawyer.
Key contacts:
Romain Astruc
Managing Partner – Generalist, Advisory & Litigation
Mehdi Al Ghafari
Associate – Corporate, Commercial & Litigation
Gabriel Elmarzouki
Associate – Corporate, Commercial & Litigation
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WHAT SET US APART
Why ASTRUC & Co
Tenancy and property contracts in the UAE have real legal consequences. We make sure yours work in your favour.
1.
Contract-first
We review every clause before you sign – not just the standard terms, but the non-standard additions that most clients miss and that create problems months later.
2.
RERA expertise
RERA rules on rent increases, evictions and deposits are specific and enforceable. We apply them daily and tell you exactly where your rights stand and what action to take.
3.
French-UAE fluency
French nationals renting or buying in the UAE often have cross-border tax and legal implications. We cover UAE property law and the French dimension from a single team.
More than legal counsel
With you, all the way
Life in the UAE brings extraordinary opportunities — and equally complex legal realities. Whether you’re relocating your family, navigating a divorce across jurisdictions, or structuring an inheritance that spans continents, you deserve a legal partner who understands both the technicalities and the human side of what you’re going through. At ASTRUC & Co, we treat every client’s situation as if it were our own.
From our offices in Dubai to our network spanning Riyadh, Paris, and Luxembourg, we bring senior-level attention to every matter — personal or financial. We believe the best legal advice is honest, clear, and delivered by someone who genuinely cares about the outcome. That’s why our clients stay with us, and why they come back when life presents its next chapter.
Ready to move forward?
Talk to our team about your situation. We’ll walk you through your options and help you move forward with clarity.
