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The landlord served me an eviction notice for sale. Can I stay if I prove his intention is to increase rent?
I have been renting an apartment in Dubai for 5 years. The landlord was not happy last 3 years as they were not able to raise rent more than the RERA calculator.
In 2023, they sent me an email, non-notarized, asking me to evict the property for the reason of personal use. I refused this as it did not go through court and the contract was renewed for another year.
This time, in 2024, they sent a court eviction notice with a reason for sale. It was sent 12 months before the end of the contract. In the period since the notice was sent, they did not try to sell the property or list it anywhere for sale.
My question is, can I dispute the notice based on the reason they do not show any intent to sell, and that I suspect they only want me out so they can re-rent it higher?
Greetings.
You cannot object to it now, but after the eviction, if it is rented and they do not sell the property as you were warned, you can file a lawsuit and claim your right to rent the property under the same previous conditions with compensation for the damage you suffered.
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Hello,
In the UAE, the landlord can request eviction of a tenant for personal use or to sell the property, but such requests must follow legal procedures.
The landlord must show genuine intent to sell the property. Simply sending a notice stating the intention to sell is not enough.
They should have evidence of actions taken to sell the property, such as listing the property for sale, engaging real estate agents, or negotiating with potential buyers.
If the landlord has not made any attempts to sell the property, you can argue that their intention was not genuine and that the eviction notice is being used as a strategy to force you out for other reasons, such as raising the rent.
While the landlord has the right to request eviction for the reason of selling the property, they must prove that they genuinely intend to sell.
If they have not made efforts to sell, you can dispute the eviction notice on those grounds.
For a detailed discussion, kindly share your Whatsapp number.
The notice cannot be appealed, but if the property is evacuated and then re-rented again, you can file a compensation claim and get the value of the rent in addition to the value of the damages.
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Yes, you can dispute as they don't have real intention to sell the property.
You don't have to accept this notice and if they file an eviction suit after the date of eviction, we can submit our defense to get the tenancy renewed and convince the judge regarding their real intention to increase the rent.
Dear Questioner,
You can file a case against the landlord for compensation in case he re-rents at a higher price after you evict the apartment.
Please call us on the phone for a detailed discussion and assistance.
Dear Questioner,
Thanks for your inquiry.
According to UAE law, a landlord can terminate a tenancy contract for the purpose of personal use or sale of the property.
However, the landlord must follow the proper legal procedures and provide sufficient evidence to support their claim.
In your case, it seems that the landlord did not provide any evidence of their intention to sell the property. This could be grounds for disputing the eviction notice.
You can request the landlord to provide proof of their intention to sell, such as a listing on a real estate website or a sales agreement with a potential buyer.
If the landlord is unable to provide such evidence, we can file a dispute with the Rental Dispute Settlement Center. They will review the case and make a decision based on the evidence provided by both parties.
It is important to note that the landlord has the right to terminate the tenancy contract for personal use or sale, but they must follow the proper legal procedures and provide evidence to support their claim.
If they fail to do so, you may have a strong case to dispute the eviction notice.
Kindly do not hesitate to contact us by email for further guidance.
Greetings
Dear questioner
Yes, we can file, but here there are certain risk elements if we do not plan in a good manner, so we can even file with the court the offer and deposit including making a renewed contract, it will be advisable to take a consultation to discuss in detail, if you need our assistance in your matter, kindly share your Whatsapp number.
The law doesn’t require the landlord to prove they are serious about selling, so you’ll need to move out after 12 months.
When you’re moving to a new place, keep all the papers that show your moving costs and any losses.
If they rent out the apartment again, you can file a claim to get compensated for those losses.
My dear.
According to the rental law in Dubai.
If the landlord notifies the tenant 12 months before the end date of the lease contract, the tenant may not remain in the apartment after the expiration of the period.
However, if the tenant can prove the landlord’s true intention not to sell the apartment but rather his goal was to rent at a higher price, in this case, the court can prevent the landlord from evicting the tenant from the apartment.
If anything else is required, don’t hesitate to contact us via email or call our offices in Dubai or Sharjah.
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You can dispute the eviction notice based on the lack of intent to sell if you gather sufficient evidence showing that your landlord has not taken steps towards selling the property since issuing the notice and may be seeking to re-rent it at a higher rate instead.
If the owner rents it again, you have the full right to compensation.
Thank you for reaching out with the details of your situation. I understand your concerns regarding the landlord’s intent and the eviction notice you've received.
In Dubai, the landlord must genuinely demonstrate intent when claiming an eviction for personal use or sale of the property. If they have not made a serious effort to sell, such as listing the property or actively seeking buyers, you may indeed have grounds to challenge the eviction notice.
Additionally, Dubai’s rental laws are designed to protect tenants from arbitrary or unjust evictions, especially if it appears to be a tactic to re-rent the property at a higher rate.
I’d be happy to discuss your case further and advise you on the best course of action to dispute this notice effectively.
You may contact me directly via WhatsApp, phone, or email to arrange a consultation.
Looking forward to assisting you in protecting your rights.
Best regards,
Suhail Rana
