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4 available 4 • View allWhat happens if the property is not sold after evicting the tenant?


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Q: Hello,
I am a landlord in Dubai and I wish to send a 12-month legal eviction notice to my tenant for my intention to sell my property after the 12-month eviction notice.
My question is:
If after putting my property on the market for sale I don't manage to sell it and I decide to rent it out again, can my tenant take any legal action against me or ask for any compensation? Will they be entitled to that?



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Q: I gave my tenant a notarised eviction notice to vacate my apartment as I want to sell it. I handed the notice in December 2022, and the current tenancy agreement expires in April 2023.
The tenant has raised a case in RDC seeking a full 12-month contract renewal till April 2024, which will exceed the notice period.
Being a non-UAE resident and not having a unified ID #, I cannot submit my response and have a video hearing soon.
What can I do?

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Can the landlord give me a two-month eviction notice to sell the apartment?
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Q: Dear Sir
I have been living in an apartment in Dubai for the last few years. A few months ago, my contract expired and I asked the landlord to renew it.
I was told by the building management that he has not paid his service charges for the last few months and he has been blocked on the DLD system and cannot renew till he clears his dues.
I continued to pay rent as per the old contract without any arrears. He kept promising that he would clear his dues with the building management but has not done it.
Recently he told me that he is going to sell the property and I should vacate the premises within 2 months. He did not give me the proper 1-year notice.
What are my options?
Am I required to leave within 2 months as the owner wishes?
I would be grateful if you could kindly advise.
Many thanks

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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?


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2 available 2 • View allProcedures 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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What 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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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.
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