Q: I have a flat in JLT Dubai, my tenant is not paying the rent for many months… A: You have to follow a proper procedure under the law to evict your tenant…

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What is the procedure and time frame for eviction of a tenant not paying the rent?

Hi,

I have a flat in JLT Dubai, my tenant is not paying the rent for many months nor will he move out of the house. Also, he is sub-leasing the unit to someone else without our allowance or confirmation.

We want to kick him out for both reasons: not paying + sub-leasing unit. What do we need to do and how long will the process take to get him out?

We hope you can help.

Nikhat Sardar Khan

Kochhar & Co Inc. Legal Consultants (Dubai Branch)

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15 Nov 2017, 15:27

Dear Sir,

You have to follow a proper procedure under the law to evict your tenant.

Kindly fix an appointment and provide us with the required documentation ie. lease copy, cheque copy, Ejari etc. at Mob: +971 50 88 555 99, Mail: nikhat@kochhardubai.com

With best regards,

Mrs. Khan

15 Nov 2017, 15:30

We are not based in Dubai, may I ask the total time frame to get the tenant out?

Is it the same time frame for not paying rent and for sub-leasing?

15 Nov 2017, 15:45

It depends. Normally, it is not easy to remove the tenant as the court repeatedly give an opportunity to the tenant to pay and if he pays within the time frame he cannot be evicted. Subleasing has to be proved. It takes almost 6 to 12 months.

Rent - once he gets the notice he will pay failing which eviction is sure but for that case has to be filed.

Sub-leasing has to be proved - the case has to be filed.

We can file on both the grounds. We would need a power of attorney to represent you.

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