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3 available 3 • View allLandlord's right to request eviction if the tenant defaults on rent

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Q: I'm a foreigner landlord and my tenant is paying rent. His cheque has bounced and he's not in Dubai, but his friend is living in the apartment.


Mar 5, 2018
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How to deal with a case of bounced cheques paid for rent
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Q: Dear Mam,
I took one-bedroom flat in Sharjah for AED 28000, from June 2017 to May 2018.
I paid 3 cheques but the last cheque I was not able to pay and stayed 3 months more. My owner made a complaint to vacate the house in august, so I vacated the house in September and he calculated for 7 months rent and was told to pay 18000.
I paid 5000 cash in December and lost my job in February 2019. Now my company tried to cancel my visa, then only I come to know he filed a case. My company submitted my passport to Sharjah police HQ.
I want to know what will happen next. Will the police arrest me? What do I need to do?
I'm very much struck financially, please help me to solve this. Because of this problem, without knowing I lost one offer also, please guide me on what to do now.

Jul 4, 2019
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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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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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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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