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8 available 8 • View allTime frame for asking a tenant to vacate an apartment
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Q: Hi,
I received a call from the landlord that he wants to sell the property and is not planning to renew our contract which will end on the last of the next February. He requested us to pay the last quarter cheque in cash.
Please tell me about my legal situation and the right advice in the following cases:
1- What is your advice regarding paying the last quarter into cash (as he said that he closed his bank accounts)?
2- Does he has a right to ask me to leave the apartment before 3 months?
3- Is it right that as per Dubai law, he cannot increase the rent unless we continue for 3 years?
Thanks in advance!

Dec 4, 2021
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Rights of the tenant in case of receiving an eviction notice

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Q: The landlord wants to provide us with a 12 months' notice to evict but has not provided a reason.
We have advised him of the 4 reasons as per RERA in which he can do this and that he cannot rent the property to another tenant for 2 years if he proceeds with this.
He has ignored this and now asked to inspect the property next week. Obviously, as he has given notice we have to allow this. Where do we stand in protecting ourselves?
It is quite clear he wants us to leave as the rent in our area has increased significantly but the RERA calculator is not allowing any rental increase.


Aug 19, 2021
1722
What is the required notice period for the landlord to evict the tenant?


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Q: I recently purchased a property in Springs which is rented till September. I need legal advice on the procedure to send an eviction notice to my tenant as I need to occupy the property for personal use.
As far as I read in the RERA legislation Page 108-110, Article (25) - Section - 2, if the landlord wants to occupy the property for personal use, 90 days notice is sufficient.
But the tenant insists to have a 12-month notice. What are my options and is it possible to send a legal notice to the tenant to vacate the premises at the end of the rent contract?
Kindly advise



Jun 15, 2022
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How to register the short extension of a tenancy contract with Ejari?
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Q: I have been renting a property since 11 May 2021 and the lease was due to expire on 10 May 2022.
On 27 September 2021, I was served a notarised eviction notice by the landlord as he intends to sell the property.
It is my right to remain on the property until 27 September 2022 which is one year from the receipt of the eviction notice.
The landlord has given me a letter where he has no objection to me staying on the property until 27 September 2022, however, I would like to know whether I need to register this 4-month extension with Ejari.
The landlord tells me that it is not possible, as Ejari is only applicable to contracts of 6 months or more.
How am I protected in this case?
Thank you

Apr 11, 2022
1036
Application of the eviction notice served to the tenant before the contract renewal


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Q: Hello,
I served my tenant an eviction notice on 5 Dec 2021 to leave the property.
His tenancy contract was to be renewed on 5 Jan 2022 and I renewed it for the period of 5 Jan 2022 to 6 December 2022.
So is it fine as I am giving him 12 months to evict the property (notice on 5 December 2021)?
Or do I need to make it 5 January 2021 to 5 January 2022?



Apr 24, 2022
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Can the landlord send eviction notice to the tenanct in the middle of tenancy contract?
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Q: I have been served an eviction notice to vacate my home rental within 12 months.The notice receive 2 months after I renewed my 12 months contract. Is this legal?
My understanding is that the eviction notice should be served upon expiry of contract and not after contract renewal.
Appreciate the advise as I wish to stay longer in the same property. What is the best approach?

Jul 21, 2022
233
Does judge's order to renew tenancy contract overrule eviction notice?




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Q: Hello,
Yesterday, I won a case against my landlord. The judge ordered a renewal of my tenancy contract for one (1) year, and the landlord must pay the expenses (3% of my annual rental).
However, the judge is aware that I received an eviction notice from my landlord.
As a result, I can only get an 8-month tenancy contract, not a one-year contract.
Does the judge's verdict of a 1-year contract renewal supersede the eviction notice, which only allows for 8 months?
If so, must the landlord accept the renewal for 1 year instead of 8 months?





Oct 12, 2023
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I sent my tenant and eviction notice but the date for the tenancy contract in Arabic was wrong. What to do?




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Q: I sent a legal notice to my tenant through Dubai court for eviction. But the dates for the tenancy contract in the Arabic portion are wrong.
The dates in English are correct. The notice was sent on 13th June.
What do you think should be done now?
Do I need to send it again or the judge will consider it?





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May 29, 2024
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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.
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هل آن أوان إعادة النظر في بعض القواعد الإجرائية؟ 40
بطبعه وطبيعته، كان القانون وما زال كائناً متطوراً وجسداً متجدداً، ولولا هذه الصفات فيه، لما حقق الغرض الذي من أجله خُلق ووُضع. وسمات التطور والتجدد ليست قاصرةً على فرع دون آخر، أو نوع من بين الأنواع، بل هي سمات ملحوظة في القانونين العام والخاص، وفي المجالين، الموضوعي والإجرائي.
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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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Can the new owner of an apartment increase my rent if it is against RERA Index? 0
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I'm a tenant of an apartment and a new owner has purchased the apartment. I would like to know:
1. Should I revise the Ejari by canceling the previous one and applying for a new one?
2. My current rent is 35% less than the current market value. Can the new owner change the rent as per the market value, or he still has to follow the RERA Index calculator for a new contract?
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I agreed with my landlord to increase the rent 10% I pay in cash. Should I insist on changing the contract? 0
I'm staying in JLT in a house with a rent of AED 140,000 per year. The lease starts on 1st Sep '23 and expires on 31st Aug '24.
The landlord sent me a legal notice from the Dubai Courts in mid-Sep '23, giving me 1-year notice to vacate the house as he plans to sell the house. The notice was received by me through email from the court.
He claims the email notice sent by the court is not valid till I receive it by courier via Aramex for my physical signature. Can you please confirm if this is true?
The landlord is now ready to let me stay in this house for two more years. He has proposed that we maintain the existing lease agreement and Ejari. However, I should pay him AED 14,000 in cash (10% increment).
We will sign a separate paper document wherein we will agree that I will further rent increase of 10% (10% on (140,000+14,000)) on 1st Sep'24 when my current lease expires.
Should I insist on making a fresh written contract with the higher rent (140,000+14,000=154,000)?
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Is it possible to terminate a labor contract before the end of the two-year term? 0
Hello.
I have been with my employer for 15 months, and my employment contract is for two years.
Is it possible to terminate the contract before the end of the two-year term?
Nov 24, 2023
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I have signed Form F and got the mortgage but the seller is in breach. What to do? 0
Hi
I have signed the MOU Form F since July 2023 and we prepared all the papers and the loan from my end on 23/8/2023.
When I went to DLD for the transfer, the seller had registration issues and asked for some papers to be provided as the property is under the company not an individual.
Since that time, we have kept renewing the MOU every month in the hope of finalizing but I am not seeing any progress.
So I am asking about legal action as I already got a bank mortgage and started paying as well but not seeing any progress from the seller.
So I need to ask the following:
1. If my MOU expired on 20.11.2023, can I file a complaint on 20 or after a couple of days like 23?
2. What will happen in terms of 10%? Will it be returned and what about the fees paid to the bank like mortgage fees, evaluation, and cancellation of loan? Will the EMI payment be compensated by the seller?
3. What is your advice?
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Nov 16, 2023
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I live in Dubai Marina, and the landlord claimed that according to new Dubai Land regulations, the chiller now has to be paid by the person occupying the apartment.
Even though my contract says that the landlord should pay the chiller, they want to implement this mid-contract.
I understand that the terms upon renewal will be renegotiated, but on what grounds can they implement the change mid-contract?
Does a new DLD regulation precede a tenancy contract? Moreover, I am receiving a disconnection notice from the chiller company due to non-payment.
What can I do if this happens?
Please advise.
Mar 23, 2022
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Feb 16, 2023
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Does the new property owner have to sign a new contract with the tenant? 0
Hi,
I'm a new landlord of the property which is already rented.
Kindly advise, do we have to sign a new tenancy contract with the tenant for the remaining period? And who will pay the cost of Ejari?
Feb 16, 2023
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Cleaner's resignation with 30-day notice in incomplete contract 0
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My friend works as a cleaner for a cleaning company and she now wants to resign with a 30-day notice. However, she has not completed the two-year contract and has only served for 16 months.
Additionally, she has not taken any vacation leave. The sad part is that when she signed the offer letter, she did not receive a copy of it and only signed it.
I would be very grateful if you could let me know if she would have to pay or if her boss has the right to not accept the resignation if the notice period mentioned in the offer letter is more than a month.
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The ownership of a code of a web application 0
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I represent a tech-based marketplace company registered in a Freezone, in the UAE.
This is in regards to the UAE's law regarding the ownership of code when there is no clause mentioned in the agreement. One of our products (web application) is being developed by an agency in the UAE.
While we do have agreements in place, there is no clause regarding ownership of code. In the situation mentioned above, I've heard that the ownership of code either goes to the author or the agency that employed the author. Is this true?
Your assistance and help would be of great help.
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