Q: My landlord served me a 1-year eviction notice stating to vacate the property for personal use. But he sold the property last month without even notifying me. Now, the new owner contacted me and reminded me to vacate the property as per the old landlord's eviction notice. Do I really need to vacate the property? Or do I stand a chance to object to the validity of the eviction notice on grounds that the eviction notice was served stating personal use but in reality, the landlord had sold it?

Q: The landlord changes the reason for eviction. My landlord tried to evict us last year because he is selling his property. We did not vacate as he did not send us the legal notice. This year he is trying to evict us because he is willing to use the property for his personal use. He refuses to renew but he never sent any 12-month notice. What should I do with him? Thank you.

Q: Hi, A Dubai Sports City apartment was rented out. The tenant was served a 12 months' notice (reason to sell). The tenant terminated the contract with 2 months' notice and 1-month penalty, 6 months early. The apartment cannot be sold now due to the market conditions, and thinking of renting the apartment out again for a lower rent than before. The apartment is mortgaged so need to rent out. Dubai rental law says that the apartment cannot be rented for 2 years if the tenant is evicted. But as the tenant terminated the contract 4 months early, does it nullify my eviction notice to him? 1. In this case, am I prohibited from renting out the apartment for 2 years? 2. Can my previous tenant take me to the Rental Dispute Center (RDC) though he ended the contract early? 3. If he is successful at the RDC what can the judge award him? He owns several apartments himself in Dubai and moved into one of them. What could the RDC award him in this case? 4. Any other implications for me renting the apartment out again bearing in mind all the above? Any advice appreciated. Thank you

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My landlord wants to evict me for "personal use of the property," but I am sure he wants to rent it out. My eviction notice came two months after my rent renewal, which means that at the end of my lease, I have to either renew my lease for two more months (which I am not sure is possible) or move out two months before the notice period ends. 1) If I choose the latter option, will I still be able to file a case against my landlord for evicting me so that he can rent out the property? 2) How much does it cost to file a case, how long does it typically take to win, and how much compensation is awarded? Is it worth it to file a case?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can I stay in the property after the eviction period of 12 months? The landlord's reason is to sell, but I know he wants to rent it as a holiday home.

Q: Can my landlord send an eviction notice for selling the apartment but actually he is going to use for a first degree relative? The eviction notice has to mention exactly the purpose for use. If it is one of the acceptable reasons for an eviction, it doesn't matter, right? Thanks

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.

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.

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. 

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.

This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.