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What is the minimum notice a landlord must give to evict a tenant for personal use?
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What is the minimum notice period a landlord must give a tenant before evicting them for personal use of a property in Dubai?
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A landlord must provide a minimum notice period of 12 months if they wish to evict a tenant for the purpose of using the property for their own personal use.
This notice must be given in writing, and the notice period starts from the date the tenant receives the notice.
The notice should clearly state that the landlord intends to use the property for personal purposes, such as for themselves or their immediate family members.
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The minimum notice period a landlord must give a tenant before evicting them for personal use of the property in Dubai is 12 months.
This 12-month notice period is mandatory and non-negotiable. The landlord must provide this written notice to the tenant at least 12 months before the intended eviction date, clearly stating the reason for the eviction and the date by which the tenant must vacate the property.
The notice must be sent through notary public or registered mail to ensure legal proof of its issuance and receipt by the tenant.
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If the owner of the property wishes to recover it for his personal use or for the use of any of his relatives up to the first degree, provided that it is proven that he does not own a suitable alternative for that purpose.
For the purposes of Clause (2) of this Article, the landlord must notify the tenant of the reasons for vacating the property at least twelve months before the date specified for eviction, provided that notification is made by notary public or registered mail.
If the committee rules for the landlord to restore the property for his personal use or for the use of any of his relatives up to the first degree in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph (C) of Clause (2) of Article (25) of this law, he may not rent it to others except after at least two years have passed with regard to residential real estate and three years for non-residential properties from the date the landlord regains the property, unless the committee rules a shorter period for reasons it determines. Otherwise, the tenant has the right to request the committee to award him compensation.
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In Dubai, the minimum notice period a landlord must give a tenant before evicting them for personal use of the property is 12 months.
This is stipulated under Article 25(2) of Law No. 33 of 2008, which amends Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai.
The law states:
Upon expiry of the tenancy contract, the landlord may demand eviction of the tenant if he wishes to use the property himself or by his first-degree relatives, provided that he proves that he does not own a suitable alternative property for that purpose. In such cases, the landlord must notify the tenant with a notice of no less than twelve (12) months before the eviction date, and this notice must be sent through a notary public or registered mail.
This provision ensures that the tenant has adequate time to make arrangements and find alternative accommodation. It is essential for the landlord to comply strictly with the 12-month notice requirement and to demonstrate genuine intent to use the property personally or for their first-degree relatives.
If you believe the landlord’s eviction notice is not compliant with the legal requirements or lacks genuine intent, you have the right to file a dispute with the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDC) to challenge the notice.
Should you require further clarification or assistance in protecting your tenancy rights, please feel free to contact me via email or phone.
