Rental Income
Rental income is revenue generated from leasing property to tenants, the primary return component for income-producing real estate investments.
| Income Type | Source |
| Base rent | Primary monthly or annual payment |
| Parking fees | Additional spaces beyond allocation |
| Storage fees | Separate storage units |
| Pet deposits | Non-refundable pet accommodation fee |
| Renewal fees | Administrative charge for lease extension |
| Late payment fees | Penalties for overdue rent |
| Dubai Rental Payment Structure | Standard |
| Annual payment | 1 cheque, 5% to 10% discount typical |
| Semi-annual | 2 cheques, market standard |
| Quarterly | 4 cheques, slight premium |
| Monthly | Rare, 10% to 15% premium if permitted |
| Security deposit | 5% to 10% of annual rent, refundable |
| Commission | Typically included, not separate from rent |
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