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6 available 6 • View allStruggling to pay the rent because of COVID-19 pandemic

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Q: My company is suffering under the current challenging circumstances. It provides an important service in Dubai. However, due to a major decline in revenue, we are trying to negotiate with the landlord which is proving difficult and can lead to eviction.
What are the options available to us? Relocating is not an option as a lot of investment has been taken place at the current location.
Thanks!


Apr 6, 2020
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Early termination of tenancy without penalty due to COVID-19
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Q: Hi,
I have a 1-year rental agreement with 4 payments in a year in the form of PDC. I went on a normal 1-month vacation with a return ticket, but unfortunately, all flights were suspended and travel restriction applied due to Coronavirus.
Now for the last 2-3 months, I am in my country and unable to join work but my landlord said I have to pay money from my country.
How can I pay with no salary and I am stuck outside with no guarantee what will happen next?
Out of 4 cheques, 3 easily cashed with no problem but he said pay half cheque amount in May and the remaining in next month.

May 13, 2020
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Requesting the eviction of tenant for failing to pay rent


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Q: Hi,
I have a property in Dubai.
The lease expired end of February 2020, however, the tenant has not renewed the lease and is not paying me any rent. Also, the Dubai Government said I cannot give an eviction notice to tenants in March and April due to COVID-19.
It's almost 3 months and now she says she is not getting paid by her job and she is making excuses for payment or renewal.
Can I approach Dubai court now and send her a notice for nonpayment and eviction?
Please advise.
Thank you so much



May 17, 2020
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Early exit of tenancy without penalty after losing job

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Q: I have to cancel my tenancy contract as I lost my job. I read in gulf news that tenants can cancel the contract without paying a penalty if they don't have income for it.
My wife has a job, but the tenancy contract is on my name.
Is it possible to cancel the contract without penalty?
Should I approach the court to get a ruling in my favour?


May 17, 2020
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Can the tenant avoid paying early exit penalty for rent after losing job?
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Q: We have an existing tenancy contract in Sharjah, but due to unfortunate circumstances of this pandemic, my wife and I lost our jobs.
We already paid until December. Is there a current law where we can avoid paying the penalty of 2 months if we will end the contract earlier?

Oct 21, 2020
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Should I pay the rent of a whole year if I was in lockdown in my country?
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Q: In March 2020, my tenancy contract was over but could not renew as I was stuck in India during the lockdown.
In Aug, when I returned, I couldn't pay rent and renew my contract so I left the flat in September, after which the real estate filed a case against me.
When I went to Tasheel, they said I have to pay full rent for a whole year as there is no option.
Please guide.

Feb 24, 2022
278
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5 available 5 • View allIs COVID-19 a Force Majeure Event? 10
As the world is currently experiencing a major lockdown and suspension of almost all commercial and civil operations, the question arises in the novelty of Coronavirus outbreak on how serious it is to be dealt with as a Force Majeure.
Apr 7, 2020
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My Tenant Stopped Paying Rent & Became Unresponsive, What Should I Do? 6
An interview-format article covering the topic of defaulting on commercial lease in the UAE and related procedures. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. In this article, Ludmila discusses what one should do if the tenant becomes unresponsive.
Feb 11, 2020
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Exemption of Early Exit Penalty in Tenancy Contracts due to Coronavirus 0
This article tries to explain the concept of Force Majeure and its application in residential tenancy contracts in the light of a recent RDC judgement.
Nov 10, 2020
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Rental Disputes Amidst COVID-19 in the UAE 2
An interview-format article covering the topic of rental disputes amidst COVID-19 in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 1, 2021
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What is Force Majeure & How Does it Apply During COVID-19 in the UAE 0
An interview-format article covering the topic of force majeure in the UAE, in light of COVID-19. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 11, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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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