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7 available 7 • View allEviction of tenant due to non-payment of rent
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Q: Dear all,
Do you have a model of eviction letter for non-payment of rent? How to notify the tenant?

Feb 15, 2017
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Can a landlord evict a tenant for the delay in payment of rent?
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Q: I am in the process of renewing my tenancy contract. It's already been 10 days since my last contract expired. However, I have asked the landlord for a grace period of 3 weeks to hand over the rent cheques (3) for the year.
The landlord is threatening to evict me... please advise what I should do. I am in a financial situation and can pay only after 3 weeks. My family and children are with me.

Nov 16, 2017
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Eviction of tenant on grounds of non-payment of rent 
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Q: Hi
I am a Landlord; the tenant has not paid rent for 4 months and he is refusing to leave.
The tenant says he was never given a contract nor Ejari and the tenant gave me a cheque which was not valid due to the account being closed. He was supposed to bring a new chequebook but never did.
I opened a case regarding bounced cheque and a notice of eviction last month but the tenant never left the house.
My question is, can I bring the case to the court even if I never issued an Ejari nor a legal contract?
Kindly advise because I don’t know what to do at this point.
Thanks in advance

Oct 18, 2018
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Cancellation of Ejari for default of tenant and expiry of lease agreement



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Q: Dear sir,
If a lease agreement expired more than one month, still not renewed and filed a case with RDC for finance and eviction, is it possible to cancel the expired Ejari?
Thank you




Mar 30, 2020
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Evicting the defaulting tenant immediately if it is mentioned in the contract

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Q: Dear All,
I have the following question.
I am the landlord of an apartment in Dubai. It was rented out by me to a touristic company which now owes me 6 months rent payment. In the contract which we have signed we have the following clause:
"In case of any cheque returned unpaid without any valid reason from the tenant, and the tenant fails to settle the cheque value within 20 working days, then the tenant shall be entitled to a delayed penalty equal to 2% of the cheque value added to the due amount and if it is not settled after 7 working days from the date of penalty applied on the due cheque, then the owner has the right to terminate the contract and take immediate possession of the apartment."
So, does it mean that I can write an email to him and say that I am terminating the contract and taking possession of the apartment? Or do I still need to send some eviction notice?


Nov 16, 2020
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The landlord refuses to wait for days beyond rental cheque due date. What to do?


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Q: Dear sir/madam,
My rental cheque is due tomorrow and unfortunately, I’m not able to honor it. I asked my landlord to wait a couple of days but he doesn’t want to wait and said that he is going to cash the cheque tomorrow.
Of course, the cheque will bounce, what would be the procedure then?
Do I have a certain amount of days before eviction to pay the rent?



Sep 25, 2022
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Can landlord charge 15% late fee for rent renewal check?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My contract expires in November, and I was supposed to pay the renewal checks by October 4th.
However, I submitted them on October 7th. Now my landlord is penalizing me with a 15% fee.
Is this a rule according to RERA?



Oct 19, 2023
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Legal blog
3 available 3 • View allProcedures of the Rental Dispute Settlement Center in Dubai 21
The relationship between tenants and landlords is regulated in Dubai by Law No. 33 of 2008 Concerning the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. The arising rental disputes are referred to Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (“RDSC”) created by Decree No. 26 of 2013 to reconcile between the parties and reach an amicable settlement or seek a final judgment issued and enforced by the RDSC.
Oct 20, 2018
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What 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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Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE 28
With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
Jun 8, 2021
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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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