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Submitting another eviction notice to a tenant by the new owner
Q: Hi, Do I need to submit an eviction notice to my tenant of the newly purchased villa while the seller has already sent him notice 2 months ago? Or as my escrow agent said, it will pass to me?
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May 9, 2022
Can the new landlord ask the tenant to evict the property on a short notice?
Q: Hello, My tenancy contract is about to expire at the end of March. My old landlord served an eviction notice with multiple eviction reasons (sell/move/renovate) at the time of renewal. 6 months later he sold the house to my new landlord. My new landlord wants me to get out so he can rent it at higher rates (80%+) and asked me to leave (Verbally). What can I do? Is the eviction notice still valid? Regards A.
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Feb 22, 2022
Does the new owner need to serve eviction notice to the tenant if the old owner served it?
Q: Hi, I just bought a villa in Dubai, wherein the previous owner had served an eviction notice in Aug. to the tenant with the reason that he intends to sell the property. Based on this eviction notice, I bought the property, and now I was told that I need to serve a new eviction notice to the tenant again as a new owner. If I do this, then the tenant will get 12 months to vacate from the new notice date. Then what is the use of the old eviction notice? As I understand the new owner will need to honor all obligations of the old landlord and in which case the new landlord should also be entitled to the right of eviction notice served by the old landlord, right? Kindly clarify
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Oct 21, 2022
Eviction from the office by the new landlord based on the old landlord's notice
Q: The 2-year tenancy contract for our rented office in Dubai is coming to an end on 30.01.2023. On 24.3.22 we received a notice of non-renewal from our landlord at the time. On 28.03.22, however, the property was sold. We never received any communication or termination from the new landlord. If there is no communication with our new landlord, will our tenancy contract be automatically renewed (1 or 2 years) as per Article 25(2) of the Tenancy Law?
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Sep 26, 2022
The owner of a property I am buying has sent an eviction notice to the tenant. Do I need to send too?
Q: Hi, I am buying a property that is already rented and an eviction notice has been given by the existing owner in the last week of Jan 2023, where the tenancy contract is going to end in August. I am buying this property for my personal use, so in this regard, I have the following questions: 1. Once the property is transferred to my name (most likely by mid-March 2023), do I need to sign a new tenancy contract? And if yes, what will be the end date? Will it be 12 months from starting the new tenancy contract or August 2023 2. Do I also need to issue an eviction notice as a new owner or the previous eviction notice will be valid (issued by the previous owner)?
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Feb 27, 2023
How to evict a tenant in Dubai as a new owner before receiving the title deed?
Q: Hi Legal Advice ME, I have just bought an apartment in Dubai with a tenant in place. I would like to move into the apartment as my residence. I understand that I must issue the current tenant a 12-month written notice. However, I have only received the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) from the developer so far. Do I need to wait until I receive the title deed before issuing the eviction notice? Also, the current Ejari is between the developer and the tenant. Can I still issue the 12-month notice even though the current tenancy contract is with the developer?
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Jun 15, 2023
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Procedures of the Rental Dispute Settlement Center in Dubai
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
What You Should Know While Renting a Property in the UAE
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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Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai
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
Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai
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
Decree No. (43) of 2013 Determining Rent Increases for Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai
This Decree determines the maximum percentage of rent increase for real property in the Emirate of Dubai when renewing lease contracts.
Dec 18, 2013
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Can the landlord evict me from apartment for personal use if he lives in his own property?
The owner sent me a notice by email saying that he doesn't want to renew the contract for the purpose of personal use. He didn't mention what this personal use means. He already has multiple houses for rent and he has his own which he is living in currently. Is it legal to evict me? Thanks
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