# Dubai Landlord Renewal Charges: Are Extra Admin Fees Legal?

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Podcast: [Morning Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-drive-7382993)
Published: 2026-09-23T06:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mirabusiness.fm/shows/morning-drive
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## Resource

Tim Elliott speaks with EVA Real Estate Senior Manager Mario Volpi to discuss a major friction point for Dubai tenants: unexpected lease renewal charges. Volpi clarifies Land Department guidelines regarding administrative fees and assesses whether real estate agents deserve compensation when managing commercial transactions, tenancy agreements, or Ejari contracts.

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