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8 available 8 • View allEviction of a tenant for defaulting on rent payment

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Q: Hello,
I'm an owner of an apartment in Dubai and my tenant is not paying rent.
I have submitted the legal notice with the notary public and it's already due, until now, the tenant is saying that he will pay.
I have one problem, the tenant is a male and I think he is out of the country, but all negotiations are with his wife and the cheque is given by his company.
How can I evict them from my property?
Please help.


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Vacating a tenant upon the expiry of tenancy contract
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Q: Good Morning
The tenancy contract expired on 31st of July 2019 and the tenant informed my agent that he wishes to leave on the expiry of the contract.
However, he is still living in my apartment and refusing to vacate or renew the contract. Dubai Land Department advised me to serve him a 30 days notice by the notary public.
How much will be the cost of such a notice? I am based in the UK.
Regards,
M. Z.

Sep 9, 2019
3193
Inability 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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Filing a case from abroad against a tenant because of a bounced cheque
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Q: I am a landlord. The tenant's cheque bounced, and he refuses to pay the cheque knowing that I am living abroad. I would like to know if a lawyer can file a case on my behalf for the bounced cheque.
I am looking forward to understanding what can I do to preserve my rights.

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How to evict a tenant who is abroad and does not pay the rent?
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Q: Hello,
I wonder if you can help me out.
Basically, I appointed an estate agent for my apartment. They signed a one year contract with the tenant. The tenant is out of the country now. The first-year contract finished in February this year.
He did not renew the contract although he was saying that he will come to pay arrears and sign a new contract. Now he said he doesn't have any money and is not coming back.
My estate agent is telling me that I can't get into my property because the tenant may claim he had valuables in the apartment.
What can I do?

Oct 14, 2020
527
What to do when unpaid rent claimed by the landlord is double the actual amount?
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Q: Hi,
I have a case in Dubai Land Department about a rental dispute.
This case was about AED 11359 earlier and now when I checked it became 24000, but anyhow, I had paid AED 6000 and now I have to pay 18000 in 3 instalments.
But as I said earlier, this amount is too much and the other party and just made up this amount. I have paid already 18000 and I even have the proof of it, my bank statement and a receipt of 6000.
I want your help if you can sort this out.
Thanks.

Nov 22, 2020
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How to get a tenant arrested to recover the due rent after eviction?



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Q: Dear sir/madam,
Currently, I have 2 enforcement cases against my tenant for failing to pay rent.
He has been evicted from the flat. A travel ban was issued. An arrest warrant was issued. No action is taken by the police to arrest.
There seems to be no response from the tenant side. The tenant owes around +200k AED.
Kindly advise as I would like to hire a lawyer!




Feb 27, 2022
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A tenant has delayed rent payment for 15 days. Can I file an eviction notice?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have an apartment in Dubai, and I rented it on a monthly basis to an Iranian national. Now, every month his cheque bounces, and he makes the rent payment after 15 days. This has happened twice now.
Can I file an eviction notice? Also, is this considered a breach of contract, and can I claim 2 months' penalty rent from the tenant?




Mar 25, 2024
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Legal blog
1 available 1 • 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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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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