Ras Al Khaimah: Residents complained on Thursday about the new rent law of the emirate, claiming it was not fair on the tenants as the law gave landlords the right to evict their tenants as they wished.

It has been reported that the new law is confusing to the public and the emirate's court house has been receiving several calls daily from the residents inquiring about the new law.

A senior official at the court house said since the new law was officially announced on May 26, the rental dispute authority has not accepted a rental dispute case till the necessary explanations are obtained.
Rent caps

According to the new law No. 8 for 2008, rent increases have been capped at five per cent for residential properties and seven per cent for commercial properties

Gulfnews: New law 'keeps eviction rights with landlords'.