Q: My tenant is due to move out of my apartment at the end of this month as per the contact. They are now saying that they need an extra week… A: They have no say over it, you can approach the RDC directly and complain about it if you have served them the notice and fulfilled all your legalities…

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My tenant is due to move out of my apartment and he will delay it one week

Hello,

I need some advice.

My tenant is due to move out of my apartment at the end of this month as per the contact dates.

They are now saying that they need an extra week before vacating due to not being able to source movers.

It is my strong belief that they will be subletting for this additional week as this is what they did with the previous owner.

I want them out so I can move in asap. Please what are my options to get this done?

Rashid Saif Al Ali

Rashid Saif Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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10 Nov 2022, 03:57

Have you given them a written email to vacate the house?

If not, kindly do so and insist that you want the place to be empty as per the contract.

Being unable to search for movers in a city like Dubai. It's a lie.

Kindly call or email us.

10 Nov 2022, 05:39

Yes, they have received written notification and agreed to the dates but have subsequently come back to say that it will be a week later.

If I approach the RDS, what realistically can I achieve?

Can’t I impose any fines? Can they literally move out when they feel like it?

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Mohamed Bakheet

Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants

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10 Nov 2022, 04:22

Send them a legal notice.

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Khaled Ebid

Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants

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10 Nov 2022, 07:49

Yes, you have the right to refuse to extend for an additional week.

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Shamsa Albedwawi

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10 Nov 2022, 09:53

Hi.

Pursuant to your query, did you serve the notary notice to the tenant to vacate?

If yes, he should vacate the premises before or on the expiry date of the contract.

10 Nov 2022, 10:13

Yes, but they are saying they will stay for a week longer and I want to know my rights.

10 Nov 2022, 10:26

They have no say over it, you can approach the RDC directly and complain about it if you have served them the notice and fulfilled all your legalities as per the law.

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Ahmed Abbas

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10 Nov 2022, 11:15

Is your apartment in Dubai?

10 Nov 2022, 11:34

Yes it’s in Dubai.

10 Nov 2022, 11:53

One week is not a big deal to take legal action against them.

Did you serve them a notice before 12 as per the law?

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My tenant is due to move out of my apartment and he will delay it one week