Q: Hi, After winning the first instance in RDC, I filed for execution against my tenant, who refuses to pay and vacate the property. Upon checking the portal, it showed that the writ notice had been given to the tenant, but there is no scheduled hearing, and the Case Activity is listed as "Case Activated." Will there be any hearing scheduled, and do I need to make additional requests? Also, when will the eviction date be set? What steps should I take if the tenant continues to refuse to vacate the property?

Q: Dear Sirs, What can a landlord do if the tenant refuses to move out despite receiving the court notice to vacate 12 months ago?

س: سيدي العزيز / سيدتي العزيزة، طاب يومك، هل يمكنك من فضلك تقديم المشورة القانونية لي بشأن الخطوات التالية بعد صدور الحكم في قضية نزاع إيجاري؟ أسئلتي هي: 1. متى يصبح القرار نهائيًا وواجب التنفيذ؟ 2. ما هي الخطوة التالية التي يتعين على الطرفين اتخاذها للحصول على خطاب التنفيذ؟ ما هي الخطوات التالية وكم يوم يجب علينا انتظار التنفيذ النهائي؟ 3. هل يمكننا إيداع المفاتيح وبطاقة موقف السيارات لدى مركز فض المنازعات الإيجارية أثناء انتظار التنفيذ النهائي للحكم؟ 4. هل يجب علينا طلب شهادة عدم ممانعة من مركز فض المنازعات الإيجارية للانتقال من المبنى؟ ستكون إجابتك محل تقدير كبير وأشكرك شكرًا جزيلاً مقدمًا. مع خالص تحياتي.

Q: Hi, I have a rental case in Sharjah, and I appealed for a 30% down payment and 6 installments. The Honorable Judge approved my request, and I have a copy of the order. However, at the same time, the landlord approached the court and obtained another order to seize my bank accounts. My bank account is now frozen, and I can't receive my salary. Is this proper procedure? Is it possible for two orders to be passed in a single case? Can I request the landlord to withdraw the bank account freeze because I need to honor the 30% down payment judgment? Kindly help with a solution.

Q: Hi, I have had a rental dispute with my landlord about a rent increase. We submitted an offer and deposit, which was approved, but the landlord ignored it and filed a case for eviction, claiming we hadn't paid rent or communicated. The judge ruled on this case saying: - Eviction rejected. - Rent increase rejected. - We are to pay all dues up to the judgment date based on the same conditions as the previous year's contract. - The landlord is to pay all expenses and fees. My question is: What are the next steps? Who do we make the rent payment to, the landlord or the court? Thank you in advance!

Q: Dear Lawyers, In Dubai, does the claimant, as the owner, need to pay fees for a RERA first instance case? If so, how much? Additionally, is it possible to raise rent above the RERA index with justification to assess the property's worth?

Q: I have a property to rent in Dubai and found someone to rent it. He paid the deposit and both parties signed contracts. The move-in date was the 12 September and he stated that he would pay the three cheques on the 12 September by 2.00 pm. No payment arrived on 12 September so we are planning to pull out. He did send a picture of 2 cheques and offered to make a payment late last night online for the first payment. No Ejari was registered as yet Can I pull out as the cheques were not delivered as agreed even though he offered late last night to pay the first installment online? The last online payment he made took 3 days to arrive in the account. I want to legally pull out. How do I do this and can I do it without any penalty? Does he lose his deposit and can he make a claim against me? If so, what does his legal action look like, i.e. what can he do? Regards

Q: I have a RERA case against me, and an order has been passed. I want to know the following: 1: How can I check if my bank has an order for salary deduction? 2: Will any other payments coming into account also be deducted?

تخضع العلاقة بين المستأجرين ومالكي العقارات في دبي للقانون رقم 33 لعام 2008 بشأن العلاقة بين مالكي ومستأجري العقارات في إمارة دبي. تتم إحالة منازعات الإيجار الناتجة إلى مركز فض المنازعات الإيجارية ("RDSC") الذي تم إنشاؤه بموجب المرسوم رقم 26 لعام 2013 للتوفيق بين الأطراف والوصول إلى حل ودي أو طلب إصدار حكم نهائي وإنفاذه من خلال مركز فض المنازعات الإيجارية.

مقال في صورة مقابلة يتناول موضوع العقارات السكنية المُباعة بالتجزئة فيما يتعلق بالمسؤولية عن صيانة الممتلكات العقارية وتداعيات التخلُّف عن سداد الإيجار في الإمارات العربية المتحدة. مقتبس من المدونة الصوتية القانونية للمحامية لودميلا يامالوفا، مؤسسة مشروع لوجيكال مع لايلو.

The provisions of this Law apply to real property leased out in the Emirate of Dubai, including vacant and agricultural lands, but excluding hotel establishments and real property provided by natural or legal persons as accommodation to their employees at no charge.

Provisions of this Law supersede articles (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), (14), (15), (25), (26), (29), and (36) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. 

This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.