Q: Hi, I just bought an apartment in Dubai on 4 May 23 but there is a tenant whose Ejari from the previous owner is valid until 18 Dec 23. The Ejari with the same T&Cs has been transferred to my name today. My questions are: 1) Can I issue him an exit notice now? If I do so, does it mean that based on the 12-month notice period he will have to vacate my premises on June 24? 2) The tenant continues to stay after the tenancy contract validity i.e. 18 Dec 23 based on the notice period. Do I have to register a new Ejari with him from 19 Dec 23 onwards or I can just wait for his notice period to get over based on the exit notice? 3) A friend said that I have to wait for the current Ejari to get over for the 12-month notice to get started i.e. when the current Ejari expires on 18 Dec 23. This means I can give him an exit notice on June 23 but he will vacate the house on Dec 24 only. Is this correct? Please help

Q: I purchased a villa in Jan 2023 which had a 12-month vacating notice by the previous owner for the reason of selling the property (tenant to vacate 30th June 2023). The tenant now informs me that he is not obliged to vacate as the reason for vacating is no longer valid since the property is sold and I am the new owner. Now the tenant is mentioning that he believes a fresh notice needs to be given with another 12 months' notice. When I called the RDC of RERA, they mentioned that the new owner needs to give fresh notice. I want to understand the below: 1) Do I need to give fresh notice of 12 months to my tenant? 2) Is the eviction notice sent by the previous owner still valid?

Q: My landlord served me a 12-month notice to vacate saying he wants to move in himself. I know he will not move in and did this to rent the apartment at a much higher rate. I will vacate as per the notice. If he uses the apartment for any purpose other than his own living, what legal options will I have? Do I need to inform him of anything before I vacate?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I issued an eviction notice to the tenant to sell the house. At the same time, I obtained a rent valuation certificate from the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The tenant is now willing to sign a one-year contract at the increased rent. Should I sign the contract, and what will happen to the eviction notice, which requires the tenant to vacate the property by August 2, 2024?

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.

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.

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. 

This Decree determines the maximum percentage of rent increase for real property in the Emirate of Dubai when renewing lease contracts.

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.