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New owner in Dubai with no Ejari and previous tenant: What are his rights?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I recently purchased a studio flat in Dubai that was previously tenanted under a Tenancy Contract from November 2022 to November 2023.
However, there is no registered Ejari to establish a tenant-landlord relationship in the Dubai Government record.
The previous landlord had given the tenant a year's notice to vacate the flat, which was given six months ago. Now that I have purchased the flat, I have asked the tenant to replace the cheques, but she has refused to cooperate.
Can you please advise me on whether I am obligated to continue the Tenancy Agreement signed by the previous owner, given the absence of an Ejari?
Alternatively, when can I tell her to vacate the flat, or do I have to wait until November 2023?
Secondly, I would like to know if I need to serve the tenant with an eviction notice again to vacate the flat. If so, for how long is the remaining period valid, or do I need to issue a new eviction notice of one year?
I would appreciate your prompt response.
Many thanks!
Kind Regards,
Dear questioner,
The lessor's relationship with the tenant does not end once sold, so the contract is valid and the notice is valid for November 2023, but you must try to reach an agreement with him to obtain the checks or file a complaint for non-cooperation and exchange the checks.
Dear,
You can defiantly evict them immediately by court since there is no Ejari and also in the normal process, you need to send them official legal notice by court to evict them within 6 months based on the previous notice.
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Hi,
The eviction notice will flow unto you and the eviction notice is still valid.
Also if the tenancy contract has expired, you will have to renew the same.
Also, please arrange to share a copy of the tenancy contract, the eviction notice, and the new title deed shortly.
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Dear questioner,
The notice of eviction given by the first owner remains valid and you must agree with her to exchange the checks either amicably or by filing a complaint.
