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7 available 7 • View allThe landlord sent me eviction notice for personal use and it was rented for a higher price




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Q: Hi,
I was evicted by my landlord through a proper eviction notice of 12 months that was issued by a notary public.
The notice stated that he intended to use the property for personal use. A few days before I left the apartment, the landlord passed away.
I left the apartment and some months ago I saw there was someone else living at the property. I checked online and saw that the unit was never sold but rented at a much higher price.
As the house is rented (not sold/ nor used for personal use), will this case have a chance in RDC?
In a normal situation, I am 100% sure it would, but the fact that he died is my question.
Is the person who inherited the apartment allowed to rent it to someone else?
Or should have they stuck to the eviction notice intention and lived on the property?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
F.





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Landlord changed mind about eviction after we signed new lease, can we sue him?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
We are due to be evicted from the villa we are renting in October 2023 because the landlord wants it for personal use. We received 12 months' notice in the correct manner.
We are not happy to move, as we have been living here for 7.5 years. We found a new property to rent, which is more expensive and smaller.
Last week, we asked our current landlord to confirm that he still wants the villa for his family and to let us know if anything changes. He confirmed that he still wants the property.
Last night, we signed a new contract for the new villa and paid agent's fees and deposit. We will move in October.
Today, our current landlord says he has changed his mind and that we can stay. Where do we stand? We feel it is too late, as we have asked many times to stay and he has always refused.
Can we raise a case if he rents the villa to new tenants?





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Can landlords reconsider renting after issuing an evacuation notice?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
In terms of sending notice to tenants to vacate an apartment, as a landlord, we need to send a 12-month notice with the reason being either:
- Wanting to move in ourselves (or our family members).
- Selling the unit
But what if, as landlords, after evacuation and a few days of evaluating the market or finding no customers to buy our property, we change our minds and want to rent the apartment again to someone else?
Is this against the law? What if, for any reason, the landlord changes his/her mind to sell the apartment after evacuation?
What do the regulations say?





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Can the landlord give his property to a holiday home after evicting the tenant to sell the property?



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Q: Hi.
If a landlord has given eviction notice to the tenant to sell the property, can give the property to holiday home short term within a couple of months after evicting the tenant?
Or even get a holiday home license and rent it short term himself?
Or maybe even get on his name holiday home license and rent it out himself as short-term?
Thank you




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How to claim compensation if the landlord seeks eviction after purchasing a business?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I bought a business in Dubai with a rent contract for 5 years, with 1 year remaining. The previous owner failed to inform the landlord during the transfer from DED.
The landlord was informed by the previous owner after 3 months. Upon being informed, the landlord claimed it was a sublease. I explained that the contract was between him and the company, not the individual.
He insisted it was a sublease, but I disagreed. The next day, he sent an eviction notice, citing an intention to sell. This occurred shortly after being informed by the previous owner.
I believe he plans to increase rent and sell the shop at a higher price, using the inflated rental income to justify a higher ROI. How can I remain on the premises, or if he rents it out again, what compensation can I pursue?
What documents should I collect to support a compensation claim later on?



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What can I do if the landlord evicted me to sell the apartment and rented it for a higher price?



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Q: I was given a legal notice to evict my apartment by the landlord because he wants to sell the apartment but no one has come to see the apartment once in 10 months.
I found out that the landlord has multiple units in the same building and gave a similar notice to all. In some cases, he renewed the lease for another year after increasing the 35 to 40 percent rent and in some cases, he rented out after 3 months.
My question is if a tenant got evicted and then offered first refusal to move back in then what is the point?
The tenant has already moved to a new apartment and can't accept the offer to move back.
This will allow the landlord to rent out again at a higher price.
Please advise




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Can I re-rent to my evicted tenant at current market rates?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
Can I invite my evicted tenant with the current market rental rates, or am I legally obligated to offer the same rates as the previous tenancy?
I have a copy of the tenancy agreement for another apartment in my building, and the rates have increased by 15-20% since the eviction of my last tenant.
The reason mentioned for the eviction was that I would be keeping the apartment for myself.





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