A condition report is a dated, photographed record of a property's exact condition at a point in time. Taken at check-in it documents pre-existing damage so you are not charged for it later. Taken at check-out it documents the condition you handed back. Deposit disagreements in Dubai turn on evidence, and this is the evidence.
The report most people skip is the one that protects them most. At check-in almost nobody photographs the scuffed skirting, the chipped worktop, the cracked tile behind the door or the stained grout, because they are moving in and it is not on their mind. Months or years later there is no way to show those were already there. A check-in report removes that argument entirely, and it takes a couple of hours.
At the end of the tenancy the two reports are compared side by side. Anything present in the check-in report is not new damage. Anything that has appeared is then assessed as either fair wear and tear or tenant damage. That is the same distinction a dispute would turn on, and having it documented is what keeps the discussion factual.
Dubai tenancy law expects a property to be returned in the same condition excepting normal wear and tear. Gradual deterioration from ordinary living generally falls on one side of that line, and holes, breakages, stains and unapproved alterations generally on the other. Contested cases are decided by the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre, not by us or by a landlord, so we document condition factually and do not tell you what the outcome will be.
General information only. We are a licensed contractor, not a legal representative. Disputes are decided by the RDSC; confirm your position before acting.
Related: deposit dispute evidence, move-out restoration, snagging reports.
We look at the property, tell you honestly what actually needs doing for your condition report, and give you a fixed written quote. No obligation, and no charge for the visit.
Book a free maintenance assessment in Dubai if you notice any of these, and we will diagnose and fix it before it gets worse, with same-day and 24/7 emergency call-outs across the city:
One accountable team handles the full scope for apartments, villas, townhouses and commercial buildings across Dubai, built for the local climate and to Dubai Municipality, DEWA and developer requirements:
Burj Al Wasl does not just do the work, we handle the approvals. For your maintenance project in Dubai we prepare the drawings, NOCs and authority submissions so everything is permitted and signed off, with our trade licence and the relevant permit numbers shared on request:
We submit to and follow the standards of Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence.
Our technicians install, service and repair the leading brands used across Dubai for maintenance, sourcing genuine parts so your equipment keeps its performance and warranty:
| Approach | Best for | Cost behaviour |
|---|---|---|
| Annual contract (AMC) | Most homes & buildings | Predictable; prevents costly breakdowns |
| Pay-per-service | New / very small properties | Lower now, riskier over a year |
Typical timeline: AMC preventive visits are scheduled multiple times a year; emergencies are same-day.
These come from the relevant authority but are revised from time to time. Treat them as a starting point and confirm the current position for your property before you rely on them.
These are observations from working in Dubai, not rules. No authority publishes them as requirements, and your own contract or community may differ.
Please read this. The information above is general guidance to help you understand the process. It is not legal advice, and Burj Al Wasl is a licensed contractor rather than a legal or regulatory representative. Rules, fees and procedures change, so confirm the current position with the relevant authority or a qualified professional before acting on anything here. We can restore a property to handover condition and document its state, which is what removes the grounds for a deduction. We cannot decide a dispute, and we do not promise any particular outcome on a deposit: that sits with the parties and, if contested, with the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre.
Clients often pair this with Property Condition Reports in Dubai (Check-In & Check-Out), Normal Wear and Tear vs Chargeable Damage in Dubai Rentals, Rental Deposit Disputes in Dubai: How the Process Works, Dubai Approvals Guide: Who Approves What, and Where. Every project is delivered to Dubai Municipality standards.
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