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7 available 7 • View allEviction of a tenant for continuing rent without renewing contract


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Q: The tenant is not paying his rent and not responding to the agent's emails. The previous contract expired on the 24th of June 2019 (Over a month overdue).
What to do?



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How long should the eviction notice for personal use be served before eviction?
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Q: Hi,
I have sent an eviction notice to my tenant (as I plan to use the property for my own - 2BR in free zone Dubai) 4 months ago via Emirates Post registered email service (and I have got a digital certificate time stamped of receipt ).
Is this accepted by the Dubai courts?
My tenant is refusing to provide a tentative day to move out within the 12 months period from when I have sent the email, and says that according to RERA he will vacate the property only after 12 months since he received an ‘official notice of eviction’.
The current tenancy contract expires in 2 months and I do not know what should I do if we do not reach an agreement.
1. Can I deny to sign a new contract upon expiration or I am obliged to do so, and if yes, for what period?
2. Should I send it through Notary Public or registered mail (courier with acknowledgment of receipt) a new eviction notice?
That would mean that I acknowledge the previous one was void.

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Denied renewal and short notice to move, What can a tenant do?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have renewed my lease contract for 5 months. It expires on July 6th, 2023. It has this clause "This contract is not renewable".
I have asked the landlord to have a new contract for 7 months in order to complete the 1-year rent. He declined and said that he has the intention of selling the house and I should leave by the expiry date.
It is 68 days before expiry. Should he give me 12 months' notice? Or what is the effect of that "not renewable" clause?


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How to fight a fake eviction notice for a sale that never happened?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
We received an eviction notice due to the sale of the apartment. I know that the owner did not sell the apartment. What can I do?
How much does such a dispute cost? And what can I gain?
Thank you!


May 4, 2023
117
Can I send an eviction notice to a tenant while the contract is valid?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can I send an eviction notice to a tenant while the contract is valid?
The current tenancy expires in December 2023.
If I send it now, will he have to vacate by August 2024 or December 2024?


Aug 28, 2023
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Landlord selling: Vacate by contract end or wait for notice period to expire?




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Q: Hi,
My landlord sent me a legal notice informing me of his intention to sell the apartment. As a result, he will not be renewing the tenancy contract which ends on 31-07-2024. The legal notice is dated 21-02-2024.
I am aware that as per RERA there needs to be a 12-month notice in such cases.
My question is do I have to vacate once my contract ends on 31-07-2024 or after the notice period lapses i.e. 21-02-2025?





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Feb 27, 2024
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Is a 3-month notice for non-renewal of our warehouse lease valid?




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Q: Hello,
We would like to ask for legal advice. Our company is currently renting a warehouse, and our contract ends in June. We have just received an email from the landlord stating that they do not wish to renew our contract once it expires.
Please note that we were informed through a regular email, not via an Emirates Post registered email or Dubai Courts. They mentioned that they will use the warehouse for their own purposes.
May I know if this is allowed, considering we were given only three months' notice?
As I understand, a one-year notice is required for eviction. Does our case fall under eviction?
I look forward to your response, as we would like to explore our options.





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Mar 8, 2025
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Legal blog
1 available 1 • 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.
Feb 24, 2020
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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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