living with sister and her friend

marc · #1 (**permalink**) 13th March 2008, 09:55 AM

Hi Marc again. Are there any problems in me living with my sister and her friend? Also if my sister decides not to come to Dubai and her friend did could I share with her? There is no relationship just flat share but I'm not sure if this is legal or not.
thanks

Elphaba · #2 (**permalink**) 13th March 2008, 11:14 AM

It is illegal.

You cannot rent a place together, i.e. jointly lease and will get into trouble (with possible deportation) if a vindictive neighbour reports you.

Many unmarried people do share, but it is against the law.

marc · #3 (**permalink**) 13th March 2008, 12:01 PM

are you referring to me sharing with my sister and her friend or just her friend. Surely it cant be illegal to share with family!!

SaRaHxXx · #4 (**permalink**) 13th March 2008, 12:15 PM

oh dear! This is getting better and better for you isn't it Marc?! lol

Elphaba · #5 (**permalink**) 13th March 2008, 12:15 PM

Living together are an unmarried couple is illegal. Of course, you can share with your sister!!

Elphaba · #6 (**permalink**) 13th March 2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SaRaHxXx

oh dear! This is getting better and better for you isn't it Marc?! lol

Would you be Marc's sister, by any chance?

SaRaHxXx · #7 (**permalink**) 13th March 2008, 12:23 PM

Yes indeed I am! I think he has got himself into a little bit of a mess if I'm honest- but hes young and impulsive, if it doesn't work, he can always come home....but he is strong minded and he'll make it work whatever it takes. I on the other hand have been quite put off- I'm petrified to drive out there now and concerned that I will not actually end up saving anything I'm earning due to rent, overall living costs etc.
I am going out there on Sunday with my friend and we will look for places to stay. We thought it maybe easier to get affordable accomodation if there are 3 of us paying towards it and splitting the rent 3 ways? I have heard that subletting is illegal, but surely flat sharing in this way is allowed?

Elphaba · #8 (**permalink**) 13th March 2008, 12:34 PM

Hi Sarah

A flat share is legal. No problem with that.

Don't be put off by the driving. Yes, it is dangerous, but most people manage. Come over, have a look around and see what YOU think/feel about it.

You may not save much, but you could have a great experience of living elsewhere. I believe you are some five years older? You are old enough to do what you want in Dubai, including going to clubs/bars, buying alcohol etc. Social life for anyone under 21 canbe rather limited.

Let me know if you'd like me to refer you to a lovely estage agent friend of mine who also handles some lettings.

SaRaHxXx · #9 (**permalink**) 13th March 2008, 12:50 PM

Thankyou for that- It would be great if you could refer me. I am hoping to go on a few viewings whilst there. Ideally we would like to live in the greens (?) but I think its a bit too aspirational for a first apartment!

Elphaba · #10 (**permalink**) 13th March 2008, 01:02 PM

Have a chat with Lianne at Parkvale. Even she can't help she can point you in the right direction as she is a lovely lady. (Say Keren sent you if you like.)

lianne@parkvalegroup.com

+971 50 940 0864

Whilst The Greens are popular, but can get something else similar for less money. Plenty of apartments nearby in TECOM or Al Barsha that are better value. Also have a look at the Gulf News property page. As I said to Marc though, there are no baragins so if a place seems under-priced it will usually be for a good reason.