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Q: Dear Sir,
I served a 12-month notice to my tenant in Dubai to vacate my apartment through the Court (Notary Pubic) in March 2022 because I wanted to sell the apartment.
I have not been able to sell the apartment because I did not get any suitable offers to date.
Now my son has offered to buy the apartment from me, so I would like to transfer the title deed to him by way of a 'gift' because it is more cost-effective.
Will the gift of the apartment to my son count as a sale without any restrictions?
I am not a resident of Dubai.
As per my understanding, the gift will count as a sale, because the ownership will change and a new Title Deed will be issued in my son's name by the Dubai Land Department.
I would like to get this opinion in writing for my records.

Jan 9, 2023
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Can the landlord give me a two-month eviction notice to sell the apartment?
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Q: Dear Sir
I have been living in an apartment in Dubai for the last few years. A few months ago, my contract expired and I asked the landlord to renew it.
I was told by the building management that he has not paid his service charges for the last few months and he has been blocked on the DLD system and cannot renew till he clears his dues.
I continued to pay rent as per the old contract without any arrears. He kept promising that he would clear his dues with the building management but has not done it.
Recently he told me that he is going to sell the property and I should vacate the premises within 2 months. He did not give me the proper 1-year notice.
What are my options?
Am I required to leave within 2 months as the owner wishes?
I would be grateful if you could kindly advise.
Many thanks

Feb 9, 2023
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Q: Hi,
I just bought an apartment in Dubai on 4 May 23 but there is a tenant whose Ejari from the previous owner is valid until 18 Dec 23.
The Ejari with the same T&Cs has been transferred to my name today.
My questions are:
1) Can I issue him an exit notice now?
If I do so, does it mean that based on the 12-month notice period he will have to vacate my premises on June 24?
2) The tenant continues to stay after the tenancy contract validity i.e. 18 Dec 23 based on the notice period.
Do I have to register a new Ejari with him from 19 Dec 23 onwards or I can just wait for his notice period to get over based on the exit notice?
3) A friend said that I have to wait for the current Ejari to get over for the 12-month notice to get started i.e. when the current Ejari expires on 18 Dec 23.
This means I can give him an exit notice on June 23 but he will vacate the house on Dec 24 only. Is this correct?
Please help




Jun 12, 2023
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Can we move before the contract ends if the landlord won't renew next year?




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Q: Hello,
The landlord has sent a court notice that he won't renew the contract with us next year after the renewal of the current year, and after 12 months, we need to evacuate the house.
Do we have the right to move before the contract ends without penalty?





Jan 15, 2024
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How can I vacate my tenant if the rental agreement ends before the eviction notice deadline?




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Q: My Dubai tenant's rental agreement is ending by the end of September 2024 and the completion of 12 months of legally served Eviction Notice is the end of December 2024.
I have two questions:
(a) Can I send a rent increase notice 3 months before as the rent has increased as per the RERA rent calculator?
(b) The second question is, do I have to renew the rental agreement for 3 months (until December 2024) or not?
Thank you.





May 1, 2024
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Q: Hello,
I have purchased a property with the intention of moving in with my family.
It is currently tenanted until September, but the eviction notice was only issued in December, meaning 12 months will pass only after the current lease expires.
Can the tenant stay for the full 12-month eviction period? Should I issue a new 3-month contract, and can I raise the rent during this time?
They are currently paying significantly below the market rate.





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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.
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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.
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