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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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إخلاء مستأجر بحجة استعمالها الشخصي من المالك
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س: السلام عليكم
أختي تسكن في بيت مؤجر ولم يدفع زوجها كذا شهر للمالك مع تمهيد من المالك وفرصة لهم، أي السماح بالتأخير مع السداد عند القدرة ودفع الإيجار بما يكملون في البيت.
إلا أن المالك يريد إخراج أختي المستأجرة لأن المالكة تريد أن تعيش في ذلك البيت وقد وكلت محامي لإخراجها.
ما الإجراء الذي سيحدث بحق أختي وماذا عليها أن تفعل؟
مع خالص الشكر والاحترام

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The tenant's rights in case of selling the rented property
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Q: Hi,
We just moved into the apartment (just over a month) and now the landlord says that he had put up the property for sale and rent since 8 months ago, which we were not notified of by both the agent and the landlord.
Considering we had plans to stay for long-term, we have had spent a significant amount on the furniture and the interiors. Now, I have been getting calls for viewings, so please help me understand:
1) Can I prohibit the access of the landlord for the viewing?
2) Can I withdraw from the contract and claim all my expenses after deducting for the days stayed, including the agent fees?

Oct 22, 2018
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3 available 3 • View allWhat 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.
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Procedures 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.
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ماهية وأهمية الإخطارات والإنذارات القانونية 7
الإخطار أو الإنذار القانوني هو إجراء قانوني يتم اتخاذه من قبل شخص أو منشأة أو كيان يدعى (المنذر- المخطر) بناء على نص قانوني أو اتفاق عقدي موجه إلى شخص آخر يدعى (المنذر إليه - المخطر اليه) لإبلاغه او إخطاره أو تحذيره باتخاذ إجراء قانوني معين أو تقديم شكوى قضائية ضده في حال لم يتم تنفيذ ما تضمنه الإنذار القانوني خلال المدة الزمنية المحددة به.
Dec 8, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • 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.
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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Decree No. (43) of 2013 Determining Rent Increases for Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai 9
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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