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5 متاح 5 • عرض الجميعIs it possible to use the property for self or rent it after vacating the tenant to sell?


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Q: The tenant vacated the unit after getting one year's notice from the landlord to sell the property.
Can the landlord stay himself instead of selling?



2024/03/21
164
Evicted for claiming property sale, but re-rented. Can I seek compensation?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My landlord evicted me on the basis that he was selling the property. I have recently discovered that he did not sell and re-rented the property three months after I moved out, with a rental increase of AED 75,000 per year above what I was paying.
It was very disruptive, and I was forced to move to a smaller property, incurring unnecessary costs as a result. This occurred approximately one year ago; however, I believe I have all the required evidence and supporting documentation.
My question: Am I able to raise a case against my former landlord and seek compensation? If yes, what costs do I incur? If I am successful, how is the compensation calculated?
How long does a case like this normally take? If successful, is the landlord legally obliged to payout
Thank you!





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2024/01/30
238
The eviction notice is for personal use, the landlord wants to sell. Is it still valid?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have received a notice through Dubai courts from the landlord stating that he does not want to renew for the purpose of "Personal Use," as mentioned in the notice.
He brought his family for viewing as well. After a couple of weeks of the notice, he sent me a WhatsApp message saying that he wants to show the house to other viewers because he is willing to sell.Is the notice I received still valid?
Should he send me a new notice mentioning that he wants to sell?
Does the current notice force me to leave the house in case he sells it before my contract ends?





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2024/01/02
1121
Can a landlord sell a property after giving a 12-month notice for personal use?




1
Q: Dear Lawyers,
Can a landlord sell a property after serving a 12-month notice to the tenant to vacate for personal use, or are they not allowed to sell it as well?
Is only re-renting prohibited?





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2024/09/25
91
Can a former tenant take legal action after re-leasing a property 9 months post-vacancy?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I have a property in Dubai that I rented for 2 years. I gave the tenant a legal notice 1 year in advance to vacate, as I intended to move in.
However, the property remained vacant for 2 months, and due to personal issues, I was unable to move in, so I had to lease it to another tenant.
Can my previous tenant file a case against me after vacating the property, even though it has been more than 9 months since they left?





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106
المدونة القانونية
2 متاح 2 • عرض الجميعما يلزمك معرفته عند استئجار عقار في الإمارات العربية المتحدة 5
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.
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إجراءات مركز فض المنازعات الإيجارية في دبي 21
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.
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قوانين وتشريعات
3 متاح 3 • عرض الجميعLaw No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 12
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.
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Decree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai 0
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.
2013/09/18
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Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 8
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.
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Good morning.
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Is a bounced rent cheque case considered a criminal record for U.S. visa applications? 0
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What are the penalties for not returning from vacation after several months or a year? 0
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Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court? 0
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