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Eviction and property sale: How does it affect the rental contract?

Hi,

Our rental contract ends on June 2023, but in November 2022, we were officially served eviction through Dubai courts stating we need to vacate the property by November 2023.

The landlord is planning to sell the property. What happens in terms of the contract for the time period of June to November 2023?

Does the current landlord extend the current contract until the end of the eviction? What is the process?

I did contact RERA but did not receive any information over the phone.

Thanks!

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Dr. Mohamed Alhammadi Advocates and Legal Consultants
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25 Jan 2023, 10:51

Dear questioner,

As per the law, you cannot stay in the apartment after November 2023.

25 Jan 2023, 10:52

However, it is fine if you will vacate on the expiry date on June 23.

25 Jan 2023, 10:52

It is up to you now.

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Shamsa Albedwawi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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25 Jan 2023, 11:27

Hi,

As per the law, the landlord needs to provide you with 12 months notary notice which will end in November 2023.

Since the tenancy contract is ending in June 2023, you can ask the landlord to extend the tenancy period till November.

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Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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25 Jan 2023, 11:46

Dear questioner,

It will be renewed until the end of the contract if he agrees and does not insist on eviction.

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