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6 available 6 • View allForceful eviction of the tenant for failing to pay the rent
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Q: Hi Sir,
I am staying in a shared apartment for the last six months. No tenancy contract. I couldn't pay the rent for August and September.
I have given a cheque dated 3rd October, but the landlord is behind me every day. Today, he changed the key and locked the room.
What should I do? He is not listening to me. He is shouting at me.
Nov 9, 2018
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Consequences of bounced cheques paid for rent
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Q: Dear Sir,
I need an advice on my three rental cheques of AED 4800 each, which bounced in Sharjah and the landlord has filed a complaint in Sharjah Police Station.
Alongside, the court has ordered to vacate the place. I have been jobless for the last 15 months and I have told the judge about my condition.
What do I have to do now? As per the new rule on cheque bounce, can I hire a lawyer and pay a fine for my bounced cheque and be released from the police station so that I can apply for a new job?
Please guide me.
May 3, 2018
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Requesting a grace period before eviction for bounced cheque
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Q: Dear Sir,
We have a tenancy contract from January this year for a villa in Springs. The rent was to be paid in 2 cheques, out of which we have paid one and the 2nd cheque was dishonoured due to financial trouble.
My husband is currently in custody for some bank related case and my son is on his own at the house. The landlord sent us 30 days' notice through notary that expired yesterday.
Can the landlord evict us from the property because we are not in a situation to pay till my husband is out of the legal trouble?
We have applied for his bail but the landlord is not ready to cooperate.
What is the process for them to get the house evicted because our intention is to pay them but we need some time? Can you guide us, please?
The problem is every other day the landlord comes and harasses my son by knocking on the door and calling every day.
Aug 8, 2018
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مطالبة المستأجر بالإيجار بعد إخلاء العقار

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س: يطالبني المالك بإيجار عن فترة ما بعد إخلاء العقار بالرغم من أنني أبلغته بعدم الرغبة في التجديد ووافق مقابل غرامة تُستقطَع من التأمين لأنني أبلغته قبل أقل من ستين يوم من تاريخ نهاية العقد.
منحني مهلة عشرة أيام لنقل الأثاث وسلمته العقار وقام بمعاينته واتفقنا على الاستقطاعات من مبلغ التأمين والتي كانت تساوي مبلغ التأمين كاملاً تقريبًا.
أرسلت له براءة ذمة من المرافق وتم كل ذلك عن طريق محادثات إيميل وأبلغني أنني في انتظار شيك بباقي مبلغ التأمين، وكنت على علم أنه يعرض العقار للإيجار ولكنني فوجئت بدعوى ضدي بزعم أني لا أزال قاطنًا للعقار.
يطالب بطردي وأجرة حتى تاريخ طردي.
Oct 31, 2021
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مطالبة المستأجر بالإيجار بعد سنتين من إخلائه للسكن
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س: السلام عليكم،
استأجرت سكن لمدة سنة وطلبت من المالك عدم التجديد وعمل براءة ذمة وسكنت في مكان آخر بعد أربعة أشهر. بعد سنتين أوقفتني شرطة المطار وأنا قادم من بلدي وأبلغتني أني مطلوب لدفع مبلغ إيجار سنتين لمالك السكن مع أنني لم أسكن به هذه المدة.
توجهت إلي بلدية الشارقة وطبعت أوراق القضية ولا أعلم ماذا أفعل؟
مع العلم أن المالك لم يُخطرني أبدًا وهناك مَن كان يسكن من طرف المالك، فماذا أفعل؟
كلمت المالك فقال لي بالحرف: "ادفع وبعد ذلك ساومني وحبة عليك وحبة عليّ"؛ أي نصف المبلغ (٢٠ ألف درهم) بدون وجه حق وأنا أسكن مع أولادي في مكان آخر في هذه الفترة ولدي شهود.
Mar 17, 2022
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عدم الانتفاع بالعقار المؤجر بسبب عدم دفع المالك للرسوم. ما الحل؟

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س: السلام عليكم،
لدي عقد إيجار مُوقَّع من صاحب العقار منذ أكثر من ٥ أشهر. إلى الآن لم أستطع استخراج إيجاري بسبب أنه لم يدفع رسوم مستحقة عليه والعقار محجوز في الإيجار.
حاولت التواصل معه بالهاتف والوتساب والإيميل ولكن لا يوجد رد.
ما الحل الآن وأنا غير منتفع من العقار طوال هذه المدة؟
Dec 28, 2022
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • 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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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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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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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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