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Can the landlord evict me from the apartment to sell then rent it for a higher price?
Hello,
I am a tenant in Dubai. Last year in June, I signed my first rental contract in Dubai. One bedroom 864 sqft for AED 65,000.
Later this year in October, I got an eviction notice saying that I need to leave the apartment when the contract ends because the owner has the intent of selling the apartment.
A few days back in March, I got a call from his agent saying that no one is interested in the apartment because the landlord wants a big price so if I want, I can renew the contract.
The new price for me will be AED 76,000. I took some time to think and then called him back saying that as per RERA they cannot increase more than 5% which will be 68,250 but I am willing to pay 70,000 not to move out.
A few hours after the call I got an email that they re-inform me that I have to leave in June because they want to sell the apartment.
Is it legal to kick me out like that because they want a bigger price?
What actions can I take if they rent it out again after I move out?
Hi G.
It is not legal to ask you to vacate the property for increasing the rent.
However, if you find out that the property is not sold but has been rented at a higher price you can file a complaint in the Tribunal.
Hi G.,
On what date was the eviction notice served to you?
First, if they want to sell the apartment, they must give you a notice documented by the notary 12 months before, and after that, it is prohibited to rent the apartment for two years.
If they rent it to others, you can file a lawsuit against them and claim compensation.
