Q: My landlord sent me a 12-month notice to evacuate. They initially wanted to increase the rent. I spoke to them and agreed to the increase… A: You can get it in writing from him that since he is renewing the tenancy agreement, the notary notice sent for eviction will be considered null and void…

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Is the notice to vacate still valid after the agreement to renew the tenancy?

Hi,

My landlord sent me a 12-month notice to evacuate because they wish to sell their apartment. They initially wanted to increase the rent, but I spoke to them and agreed to the increase.

We then agreed to renew the tenancy agreement based on the rental increase. However, I still have the notice because the landlord said she was unable to cancel it, as there is no option to cancel on the system.

She said that once we renew the contract, the notice will be automatically invalidated. Is this true?

I am renewing my contract in accordance with their terms of rent increase, but the landlord has been unable to retract the notice.

How does she invalidate or retract the notice? What are my best options here?

Thanks!

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Shamsa Albedwawi

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6 Jun 2023, 06:58

Hi,

Pursuant to your query, if the landlord is ready to renew the tenancy contract, it means he agrees for you to stay in the property.

However, you can get it in writing from him that since he is renewing the tenancy agreement, the notary notice sent for eviction will be considered null and void.

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Ahmad Amiri

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6 Jun 2023, 10:12

He is not telling the truth.

6 Jun 2023, 10:23

Thank you for your response.

So she is a lady and she said that since I didn’t receive the notice in person it’s not actioned. And if we sign the renewal the notice will get invalidated.

I asked her to send me a fresh notice stating the previous notice is null and void but she said that she won’t be doing that as they will charge her.

It doesn’t seem fair on her part & seems quite unhelpful, as she quite willingly went to initiate the first notice.

However, she agreed to send an email to state the same that the previous notice is null and void.

6 Jun 2023, 16:43

If this is in Dubai, the eviction notice is not in any system. It is a notice between the two parties, and it does not enter into any system of the state or government.

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