Can my landlord cut off electricity, water, or other services to pressure me?

No. Under Article 34 of Law No. 26 of 2007, a landlord is expressly prohibited from disconnecting services or disturbing the tenant's use of the property in any manner. If this happens, the tenant may go to the police station under whose jurisdiction the property falls, or file a damages claim with the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (RDSC). This protection applies even if there is an ongoing rent dispute.

You can also create a real estate grievance complaint directly via the Dubai REST app under 'Register a real estate complaint' → 'Enquiry about contractual disputes.'