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I received a verdict on my personal name for my company unpaid rent without proper notification. What to do?
Hello, our business has unpaid rent.
1. The 30-day notice named my business but also wrongfully named my private name, while the rental contract is solely under the business name. I'm sure it was done in bad faith by the landlord to try to damage me personally.
2. After the 1st notice, I expected an RDC notification, and nothing came. I just logged in today on my app and saw that a verdict was pronounced on the 21st of August in this case, without me even getting an email, messages, or notification at the office to even appear at the 1st instance!
How can this be handled?
First of all, this rental situation should not involve my private name as the company is the sole tenant on this contract, and second, no notifications were ever sent to me, although at the office every day!
Here is my WhatsApp for whoever knows what to do to successfully dispute these tricks by this landlord.
Hi,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Based on your explanation, it appears there are serious procedural flaws in how the 30-day notice and subsequent verdict were handled.
Specifically, the notice incorrectly named you personally instead of your company—the actual tenant—which may render it invalid.
Moreover, the lack of any formal notification or opportunity for you to appear before the verdict was issued raises significant due process concerns.
These factors provide strong grounds to challenge both the notice and the verdict through the Abu Dhabi Rent Disputes Settlement Committee.
We recommend acting swiftly to file for annulment and suspend any enforcement actions. We would be happy to assist you in preparing and filing this challenge, ensuring your legal rights are protected throughout the process.
Please let us know a convenient time for a consultation to discuss next steps.
Best regards,
Dear Inquirer,
Thank you for reaching out.
Based on your message, there may be procedural and legal grounds to challenge the landlord’s actions, both regarding the use of your personal name and the lack of proper notification from the Rental Dispute Center.
These matters require careful review of your contract, notices, and court documents to determine the best way forward.
We recommend booking a consultation with Future Vision for Advocacy and Legal Consultancy so we can assess your case in detail and represent you if needed before the authorities.
We are happy at Future Vision Law Advocates and Legal Consultancy to assist you and provide the best legal services that meet your needs.
To contact us, you can call or WhatsApp us.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Your situation raises two important legal issues: wrongful inclusion of your private name in the notice and lack of official notification regarding the RDC (Rental Dispute Center) process and verdict.
If the tenancy contract is registered solely under your business name, the landlord should not include your private name in eviction or rental notices.
Such an act may be challenged based on the contract language and UAE rental laws governing commercial leases.
As for the lack of notifications, RDC must notify parties via official channels (registered email, Ejari-registered address, SMS, or office notices) before hearings and verdicts.
If you did not receive such a notification or opportunity to defend, you have grounds to dispute the validity of the proceedings.
To resolve this:
- File an appeal or objection with the RDC, citing lack of notification and wrongful naming. Provide contract evidence that your business is the sole tenant.
- Request verification of all RDC communication records.
- Consult us to represent you and ensure your rights are protected during the appeal process.
We can help you, look over the details, and directly guide you on WhatsApp at +971564591060 for your help and representation.
Best regards.
Abdul Wahied
Don't let the matter go without taking immediate action, as the judgment is now in effect and could result in enforcement (eviction, financial obligation, etc.).
The best step now is to file an urgent appeal against the judgment, attaching a copy of the lease in the company's name and stating that you were not notified of the hearing at all.
If the appeal deadline has passed, you still have the option of seeking reconsideration due to the lack of proper notification.
For assistance, please contact us via phone or WhatsApp.
Thank you for contacting us via Legal Advice Middle East.
Your situation shows two critical issues: misrepresentation of your personal name in a case that should only involve the company, and a lack of proper notification before a judgment was issued.
We recently handled a nearly identical dispute where the landlord wrongfully dragged the shareholder’s personal name into a tenancy case.
The Rental Disputes Centre accepted our objection, removed the individual’s name, and confined liability to the company only.
The most strategic step now is to file an appeal or objection (petition for reconsideration) before the Rental Disputes Centre on two grounds:
1. The tenant under the lease is solely your business, not you personally, so your private name must be struck from the case.
2. You were not properly notified and therefore denied the chance to defend yourself, which is a procedural defect that allows reopening of the case.
If filed within the correct time limits, this objection can suspend enforcement and allow you to present your defense. At the same time, you can request the court to direct all liabilities exclusively to the company.
At RASHID ALKAITOOB ADVOCATES & LEGAL CONSULTANTS, we have successfully challenged such unfair tactics and reversed judgments where notification was defective or the wrong party was named.
To guide you precisely, we would need to review your lease, the RDC judgment dated 21 August, and the notification records.
Our multilingual consultants (Arabic, English, Russian, Hindi, Chinese) are ready to act urgently on your behalf.
