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A tenant agreed via email to vacate but later declined. What to do as the new landlord?
Dear Lawyers,
The former owner of a unit sent an email to the tenant stating he wouldn't renew the contract as the unit was being sold.
The tenant acknowledged the email and agreed to vacate the property at the end of the contract, so no eviction notice was issued. Now, the property has been sold.
The tenant has been reminded about the email exchange but no longer acknowledges it and refuses to leave, claiming it has nothing to do with the new owner.
Does the new owner have a claim if they go to the RDC to evict the tenant? Will the email exchange hold in court?
Dear Questioner,
The previous owner's email informing the tenant of non-renewal and the tenant's acknowledgment to vacate at the end of the contract are crucial evidence.
Even though the email wasn't a formal eviction notice, the tenant's written confirmation of their intention to leave strengthens the new owner's case.
Since the tenant previously agreed to vacate at the end of the contract, the new owner has a valid reason for eviction based on non-renewal.
The RDC will review the case, including the tenancy contract, email exchange, and any additional evidence presented by both parties. And it will be the discretion of the judge.
If you need further clarification, you may ask us.
Dear Sir,
Under UAE law, a new property owner has the right to evict a tenant if the property is sold.
However, the email exchange between the former owner and the tenant may not hold up in court as a legally binding agreement.
The new owner must follow the proper legal procedures for eviction, such as issuing a formal notice and obtaining a court order.
The new owner can file a case with the Rental Dispute Settlement Committee (RDC) to evict the tenant. The RDC will consider the evidence presented by both parties and decide based on the relevant laws and regulations.
If the tenant refuses to vacate the property, the RDC may issue an eviction order and the new owner can then seek assistance from the authorities to enforce the order.
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Warm Regards,
When a property is sold with tenants, the new owner inherits the lease agreements. If a tenant refuses to leave after the lease ends, the new owner may need to evict them.
An email exchange between the old owner and the tenant about not renewing the lease and vacating could be used as evidence in court, but it must meet legal standards for notice and agreement.
The new owner should consult a lawyer to understand their rights and the eviction process, which usually involves giving a formal notice to vacate and, if necessary, filing an eviction lawsuit.
