Q: I’ve been served a notice on a property in a place where all landlords are evicting tenants due to the rental increase. How can I contest the eviction notice? A: You can stay on the property and ignore the notice but we have to see the notice and there are some legal procedures you have to do…

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How can I contest the eviction notice by the landlord if it is merely for rent increase?

I’ve been served a notice on a property in a place where all landlords are evicting tenants due to the rental increase.

It’s easy for a landlord to serve notice and then not actually move in (which is the reason he has given).

I’ve spent a lot of money on landscaping the garden as it was empty when I moved in.

How can I contest the eviction notice?

My landlord owns more than one property in Dubai and he lives in India.

He keeps saying he is moving in, yet the notice he served also says he is evicting me due to his need to move or sell it.

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Khaled Ebid

Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants

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14 Oct 2022, 03:56

You can stay on the property and ignore the notice but we have to see the notice and there are some legal procedures you have to do to save your rights.

It's better if you book a consultation to explain to you the legal opinion and the procedures

14 Oct 2022, 04:06

What are your consultation fees, please?

Do you have any positive cases you have won in a similar circumstance recently in Dubai?

14 Oct 2022, 04:09

28 $ without checking any documents.

To check the documents and provide the legal opinion and get the solution, 175 $.

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Naser Almuharrami

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14 Oct 2022, 04:54

Welcome.

Is the date of the eviction request submitted by the owner legal, that is, 3 months before the end of the contract?

14 Oct 2022, 05:57

He served a 1-year eviction notice in a legal way (notarized). It’s just not true, I know he will not move in.

14 Oct 2022, 06:06

Does he have any children or one or more wives who live in the UAE?

14 Oct 2022, 09:28

I’m not sure on his family status. I believe he is married but currently living in India.

14 Oct 2022, 09:52

حسنا، يرجى الاتصال ب WhatsApp وإرسال عقد الإيجار 0522221331

14 Oct 2022, 09:53

Ok, please contact WhatsApp and send the lease contract to study the terms of the contract 0522221331

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14 Oct 2022, 04:56

Dear User,

It is important to state that the landlord can only serve an eviction notice when there is a 12-month notice period for the tenant.

Furthermore, the notice must be served appropriately in writing through a notary public or registered mail.

The landlord may not evict a tenant if he/she wishes to rent the property for a higher price, but only for personal use such as selling the property, moving in, or conducting major construction.

If the tenant believes that the landlord issued the eviction notice for reasons that aren't permitted, then you may submit a complaint with the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC).

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KHA advocates

14 Oct 2022, 06:01

I already went to RERA RDC (as they renewed my contract for the last 2 years as the landlord would not, but didn’t serve me notice in a legal way - he wanted more rent which was not in line with the RERA calculator so I disputed and went to RDC.

Now he has served the eviction notice legally. However, I know it is only to evict me and then rent for more money.

I already went to RDC to contest the eviction but all they say is it’s legal.

My notice period was 12 months at the end of July.

How do I contest at RDC when nobody there was able to advise?

14 Oct 2022, 06:21

I am sorry to hear that RDC was not able to help.

It is advised that you submit a complaint when you have some type of evidence or documents to support your case.

You should be able to prove that the landlord will not sell, live or renovate the property, and hence, eviction is not allowed.

Any emails or WhatsApp messages would even suffice. Do you have anything to support your claim?

14 Oct 2022, 09:42

I have some WhatsApp voice notes and messages saying I can stay as long as I like, and if I want to stay 5 years it’s my choice, but he said he needed an increase in rent.

This was in 2021.

I have many back and forward conversations with him trying to negotiate more rent and then he served me notice (not in a legal way).

So I ignored it and got RDC to renew my tenancy for 21-22. I had to do the same for 22-23 and he then served the notice.

The more recent WhatsApp messages are saying it’s because he wants to “shift here” or move here with his family.

14 Oct 2022, 09:46

He also asked to borrow money from me and pay my rent early. I have a lot of evidence on Whatsapp chat and messages, saying I promise I will not serve you notice, etc.

I’ve spent so much money on the property, especially the garden. He also promised to upgrade things like the garage door, but he never did.

14 Oct 2022, 10:39

Well, if it can be somehow proved that he does not have the intention to move here with his family and reside on his property, then it may be possible to challenge the eviction notice.

Unfortunately, we do not know all of the details of the case and can't tell you for sure.

If you are interested, you can book a consultation meeting with us for a professional fee of AED 2,000, and then we may look at any documents or evidence you have and discuss your legal options.

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