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7 available 7 • View allEviction notice to the tenant
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Q: Hi, I have a flat in Dubai freehold and it's tenanted till Jan 2017. Just want to know the law incase I want to sell it and the buyer wants it vacant, what will be the notice to the tenant?And if I want to renew the tenancy contract what will be the maximum notice period shall I put for the tenant to give me before they leave?

Nov 25, 2016
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Eviction of a tenant for continuing rent without renewing contract


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Q: The tenant is not paying his rent and not responding to the agent's emails. The previous contract expired on the 24th of June 2019 (Over a month overdue).
What to do?



Jul 29, 2019
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Vacating a tenant upon the expiry of tenancy contract
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Q: Good Morning
The tenancy contract expired on 31st of July 2019 and the tenant informed my agent that he wishes to leave on the expiry of the contract.
However, he is still living in my apartment and refusing to vacate or renew the contract. Dubai Land Department advised me to serve him a 30 days notice by the notary public.
How much will be the cost of such a notice? I am based in the UK.
Regards,
M. Z.

Sep 9, 2019
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How to act with tenant who ignores the calls to renew expired tenancy contact?

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Q: Hi,
I am an apartment owner in Dubai and I agreed with the tenant by phone to renew the tenancy contract for another year.
Now the contract has expired and the tenant is not responding to emails and phones to sign the renewal of the contract.
I left a note on the apartment door but no reply. What can we do in such a case and where can we raise the dispute?


Nov 25, 2021
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Can I object to the landlord's eviction notice for personal use because he sold the property?


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Q: My landlord served me a 1-year eviction notice stating to vacate the property for personal use. But he sold the property last month without even notifying me.
Now, the new owner contacted me and reminded me to vacate the property as per the old landlord's eviction notice.
Do I really need to vacate the property?
Or do I stand a chance to object to the validity of the eviction notice on grounds that the eviction notice was served stating personal use but in reality, the landlord had sold it?



May 19, 2022
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How to evict the tenant if he refuses to leave the property at the end of the tenancy contract?




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Q: My tenant refused to renew the contract and he is still staying on my property even after the contract expiry date.
Please advise on the applicable legal actions I can take.





Jun 26, 2023
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How can I get the keys back and make the tenant leave after the lease contract expires?




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Q: Hello,
My tenant in Dubai is not moving out or handing the keys to me after the expiry of his lease contract.
What can I do to get my keys and make him leave?





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1 available 1 • View allWhat 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.
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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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We are 18 landowners 200 yards each entered into a development agreement with a builder on 2/2014.
Then conditions are that the builder in his share of 50:50 can construct flats and sell. With a GPA fraudulently obtained, 18 months time with a grace period of 6 months to complete and handover fully furnished the flats.
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