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Status of the tenancy contract when the landlord is changed
Hello,
I have just renewed my lease in Dubai a few weeks ago with a property management company, and have been informed today that the property has been sold and I should start interacting with the new landlord.
Should I sign my lease again with the new landlord? Can I refuse to sign a new lease and pay all fees again until the lease renewal expires?
Dear Questioner,
Please note that you do not have to do anything in regards to your lease contract or lease payments. Your contract remains valid until it expires in the case of renewal.
Even if you change the landlord name and details in the renewed contract, you still have the rights of a lease renewal and it cannot be treated as a completely new agreement.
If you may face any difficulty dealing with the new landlord, you can get in touch with us for the relevant legal support.
Best regards,
Ahmed Elnaggar
aelnaggar@lkmbgroup.com
