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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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Status of the tenancy contract when the landlord is changed
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Q: Hello,
I have just renewed my lease in Dubai a few weeks ago with a property management company, and have been informed today that the property has been sold and I should start interacting with the new landlord.
Should I sign my lease again with the new landlord? Can I refuse to sign a new lease and pay all fees again until the lease renewal expires?

Sep 26, 2017
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Residential tenancy disputes

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Q: My landlord is requesting me to leave the apartment at the end of tenancy period which is in 3 months. He hasn't requested this formally, I mean he only sent an email. Can this be counted?
I do not want to leave as I know the reason he wants me to evict is that he wants to increase the rent on the new tenant since I have been for quite some time.

Jan 11, 2017
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A landlord evicts a tenant for selling the property but then moves in himself

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Q: Hi,
I was recently evicted by my landlord through a proper eviction notice of 12 months that was issued by a public notary.
The notice stated that he intends to sell the property, but he moved in within one week of my moving out.
I know that he did not re-rent the property to anyone for a higher rent, but since he evicted me for the wrong reason, stating that he wants to sell but then moving in himself, can I sue him?
Will this case have a chance in RDC?


Jan 28, 2023
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Evicted for "personal reasons": Can you get a rent refund?

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Q: Hello,
I received an eviction notice citing "personal reasons". If I vacate the apartment before the end of the 12-month lease term due to inconvenience:
- Is the landlord obligated to refund the remainder of my rent?
- Can the landlord rent the apartment again during the remainder of the lease term, despite the eviction notice and the requirement not to rent it out for two years after that?
- Is it legal for the landlord to rescind the eviction notice closer to the end date and propose a higher rent, after causing inconvenience for me to look for another place or even after I have already moved out?
- Can I sue them even after they cancel the eviction?
(I may have an idea of their strategy and want to ensure that I am protected by the law).
Thank you!


Feb 12, 2023
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How to fight a fake eviction notice for a sale that never happened?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
We received an eviction notice due to the sale of the apartment. I know that the owner did not sell the apartment. What can I do?
How much does such a dispute cost? And what can I gain?
Thank you!


May 4, 2023
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الرد على إنذار بالإخلاء بعد تمديد العقد ودفع المستحقات
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س: السلام عليكم،
انتهى عقد الإيجار منذ أكثر من سنتين، وتم التمديد ودفع كافة المستحقات حتى تاريخه.
استلمت إنذار من محكمة رأس الخيمة بالإخلاء لعدم تجديد عقد الإيجار ومبلغ ٣ أشهر فقط مستحق، على الرغم من أن عدم تجديد العقد كان تقاعسًا من شركة العقار، لذلك تم التمديد ٣ أشهر بعد ٣ أشهر إلى آخره حتى تاريخه.

Jul 14, 2023
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • 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.
Feb 24, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allDecree 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. (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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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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Do I have to stay in the UAE if the divorce is still not done?
The procedures are very slow and I cannot be in the UAE in the upcoming months.
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Are we also eligible to claim the damages & losses?
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Please define with your best knowledge.
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How to guarantee my right in accrued leave days or payment 0
Dear Sir,
My contract is a fulltime employee for a company in the UAE, and my leave entitlement state 10 weeks work and 2 weeks off.
However, due to the COVID-19, I have been unable to take that leave and have accrued two months leave or 61 days with four flight tickets.
My question is, can my company legally cancel those accrued days at the start of the new year or would they have to pay me for those days?
Jun 4, 2020
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How to guarantee labour rights before signing the cancellation paper 0
Good morning All,
I was terminated by my company in March 2020 for not signing the unpaid leave document given to me. I was terminated on 23rd March 2020.
Once termination letter was signed, ever since then, I have been chasing my ex-company for releasing the final settlement and each time they come up with a different plan.
The last option they gave was to sign an agreement with them for 6 months plan but are not giving me any guarantee cheques and insist that I sign the cancellation papers. I want to simply take my money and leave the UAE.
They have also directed me to their lawyers now who insist that any agreement signed with the company is not required to be notarized by Dubai Courts and the company is not legally bound to give me any cheques as a guarantee.
The company that I worked for is located in Dubai and is a private organisation.
Jun 4, 2020
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Following up on a labor case after traveling to the home country 0
After working for my employer for nearly two years on an unlimited contract as a COO of a restaurant company, my employer owes me approx 193000, not including notice period.
I have filed a case with the MOHRE. They have tried to contact the employer who has ignored the calls and is also ignoring me.
I know that I will have to escalate the complaint but, based on experience with the way the employer treats past employees and how he ignores suppliers and landlords, it is fair to assume that he will ignore this as well.
I have little options and I have to leave the country as the apartment rent paid by the company expires mid-July. If I leave, can I maintain the complaint, and what is the likelihood of getting the money owed in this scenario when I travel back to the UK?
Jun 4, 2020
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