Is an eviction notice sent by email only considered valid by the RDC?

Be advised that under Dubai Law No. 33 of 2008, a landlord seeking eviction for personal use must serve the tenant with a written notarized notice at least 12 months prior to eviction, and it must be delivered through the notary public or by registered mail (courier delivery with acknowledgment).

Serving the notice via email alone is generally not considered a valid legal method unless the tenant expressly accepted electronic communication as an official mode of notice in the tenancy agreement.

Therefore, unless proper service through the notary or registered courier can be proven, the RDC is unlikely to accept email-only service as valid grounds for eviction.

For further review, please share a copy of the notice and delivery confirmation.

Dear Questioner,

Thank you for your inquiry!

Under Dubai tenancy law, an eviction notice for personal use must be served through a legally recognized method—typically by a notary public or registered mail (courier) to the tenant’s physical address as stated in the tenancy contract.

Service by email only is generally not sufficient unless you have formally agreed in writing that email is the official method of legal notification.

If the notice was not physically delivered to you or not properly served according to Article 25 of Law No. 33 of 2008, you may challenge the validity of the notice before the Rental Dispute Center (RDC).

Conclusion:

Serving the eviction notice only via email is not considered a valid legal method, and you have the right to object to the notice if no proper physical service was made.

If you would like us to review the notice or submit an objection on your behalf, please let us know.

Best regards,

Mohammed Salah

Legal Consultant

Hi Client,

Regarding eviction notices in Dubai for personal use, the law requires the landlord to serve a notarized eviction notice with a 12-month notice period. This notice must be delivered through legally recognized methods such as registered mail, a licensed courier, or an official notification service to ensure proper legal validity.

Serving the eviction notice only via email through Aramex is generally not considered a valid legal method on its own, especially if it lacks proof of receipt or is not accompanied by notarization. The RDC is unlikely to approve an eviction based solely on email delivery, as it does not meet the legally required method of service.

To ensure the eviction is enforceable:

- The eviction notice must be notarized or officially registered.

- Delivery should be via registered mail, notary public, or licensed notification services, providing proof of delivery to the tenant.

- Email may supplement but not replace these formal methods.

If you face issues with improper service, you can raise this during RDC proceedings, which often leads to requiring the landlord to re-serve the notice properly before eviction is approved.

For stronger legal protection, always insist on proper notarized notices with confirmed delivery.

If you need help reviewing your eviction notice or representing you at RDC, our firm is ready to assist.

Best regards,

The law requires that the notice be notarized by the notary public at least 90 days before the contract’s expiration.

It does not matter whether it is sent by email, WhatsApp, or SMS, as long as it is officially notarized. However, you still have the right to appeal.