Q: The tenancy contract has finished on 4 April. This tenant has not paid rent for more than six months. Can I get to the office as the tenancy is expired… A: You or your authorised attorney can file a complaint with the RDC (Rental Dispute Center) for evacuation and for claiming outstanding rent…

Dear Sir/Ma'am, I hope you are doing well. Further to your query, kindly be informed that we shall be needing the tenancy agreement for our review. Thereafter, we can advise you to on how to proceed. Generally, you or your authorised attorney can file a complaint with the RDC (Rental Dispute Center) for evacuation and for claiming outstanding rent. You can send us the agreement at info@awsuwaidi-advocates.com or you can call us at 045547635 for any other queries or if you want to meet us. Looking forward to your response. Regards, Aws M. Younis

How to evacuate the tenant and claim your pending rent amount

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Eviction of tenant due to non-payment of rent

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

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How to evict a tenant who committed default on payments

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Clearance of property bills at the end of tenancy contract

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Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai

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.

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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

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.

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Decree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai

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.

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