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3 available 3 • View allInability to pay rent while the landlord is insisting to evacuate the tenant


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Q: Good morning, sir,
I am in a situation where I am unable to pay my rent. I am living in bed space. I have pleaded with my landlord to give me some time so I can pay his rent, but he refused. I have a delay in payment for 4 days now and he is insisting on throwing my things out.
Is there any notification in this case?
Please I need your advice!



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Is it legal for the landlord to ask for a rent higher than the RERA index?
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Q: I am a tenant and for the last 3 years, my landlord has been arguing about the rent. I always say I will pay as per RERA. Last year in Jan 2022, he gave a court-attested notice to sell.
All year he has been threatening to throw me out and not to renew if I don't agree to his demands of an 80% rent increase. He has only done 1 viewing in the last 12 months (the property is not listed on any website).
He is willing to let me stay if I accept an 80% increase in rent, otherwise, he is asking me to leave (refuses to give this offer in writing).
He is saying he has enough evidence to show he tried to sell and after I leave he will keep empty for 2 months and then rent it out. I have emails from past years.
During this year, I have had some WhatsApp messages but he is refusing to give the actual renewal offer in writing.
If he gives me a drafted Ejari physically & gets my signature first before signing himself, will I still be able to take it as evidence to RDC?
Or will the RDC say I have agreed to the new terms by signing the new Ejari?

Jan 9, 2023
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Can a landlord evict a tenant for the delay in payment of rent?
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Q: I am in the process of renewing my tenancy contract. It's already been 10 days since my last contract expired. However, I have asked the landlord for a grace period of 3 weeks to hand over the rent cheques (3) for the year.
The landlord is threatening to evict me... please advise what I should do. I am in a financial situation and can pay only after 3 weeks. My family and children are with me.

Nov 16, 2017
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3 available 3 • View allWhat You Should Know While Renting a Property in the UAE 5
An interview-format article covering the topic of residential retail properties pertaining to the liability for property maintenance and the repercussions of defaulting on rent payments in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 24, 2020
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My Tenant Stopped Paying Rent & Became Unresponsive, What Should I Do? 6
An interview-format article covering the topic of defaulting on commercial lease in the UAE and related procedures. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. In this article, Ludmila discusses what one should do if the tenant becomes unresponsive.
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Procedures of the Rental Dispute Settlement Center in Dubai 21
The relationship between tenants and landlords is regulated in Dubai by Law No. 33 of 2008 Concerning the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. The arising rental disputes are referred to Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (“RDSC”) created by Decree No. 26 of 2013 to reconcile between the parties and reach an amicable settlement or seek a final judgment issued and enforced by the RDSC.
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allLaw 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.
Nov 26, 2007
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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.
Dec 1, 2008
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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.
Sep 18, 2013
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