Can a building management company report sub-leasing as an illegal activity?

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Yes, he can, because reporting to the police is permissible for anyone. The duty to report to the police is a duty for everyone, a duty imposed by the law, not morals and chivalry.

Note that failure to report is considered a crime in the eyes of the law.

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Subletting does not require a license, but it must be stipulated in the lease contract.

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Hello,

Sub-leasing a residential property is regulated by the terms of the original lease agreement.

If the lease prohibits sub-leasing, the building management or landlord can take civil action for breach of contract.

If sub-leasing involves operating a business, such as a hostel, without the proper licenses, this could indeed be considered an illegal entrepreneurial activity.

Operating a hostel or short-term rental business requires specific licenses from authorities like the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).

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Dear Questioner,

Subleasing is permitted only by the arrangements between the landlord and the original tenant by adding a sublease clause in the original tenancy contract.

Otherwise, it can be treated as a breach of contract and further procedures can be taken by the authorities.

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This is not a case where the police can simply assert that there is a sub-lease contract, which is prohibited by the renting and leasing laws in Dubai unless there is written consent from the lessor.

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Dear Questioner,

The building management company can file a police report stating that subletting is an illegal business activity conducted without a license, to prove that the tenant violated the terms of the lease if the contract does not expressly state that the landlord agrees to sublet.

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Rental disputes are not within the jurisdiction of the police.

Anyone with a rental issue should submit their complaint to the Rental Dispute Settlement Center.

Submit a complaint to the Rental Disputes Settlement Committee, not the police.

Thank you for your question regarding sub-leasing and whether building management can file a police report on the grounds of illegal entrepreneurial activity.

In Dubai, sub-leasing is regulated under specific conditions and agreements with landlords.

While sub-leasing may not always require a commercial license, building management can still raise concerns if they believe the activity violates the terms of the tenancy agreement or if the property is being used in a manner that contradicts local laws or regulations.

It’s crucial to review your lease agreement and ensure that your sub-leasing arrangement is fully compliant.

I’d be happy to look into the specifics of your case and advise you on the best way forward to avoid any legal complications.

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Dear Questioner,

A building management company generally cannot file a police report regarding sub-leasing unless there is evidence of criminal activity associated with it; otherwise, it falls under civil matters related to lease agreements.