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4 available 4 • View allLandlord never sent a rent agreement, now threatening to evict me if I go to RERA



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have rented an industrial property and moved in 2017. All these years, I have been paying rent to the landlord's office, and they have never sent me a rent agreement in advance.
Last year, 2022-2023, they increased the rent by 40%, and I agreed. However, this year, they want to increase the rent by 15% to 20%. They never sent me any notice; just a day before the contract expired, they sent an email.
I had sent them an email two weeks before the expiry date, requesting them to prepare a renewal contract, but they never sent it.
Today, when I spoke to their representative, he informed me that if I go through RERA, the landlord will send an eviction notice and not renew the contract next time.
He asked me to negotiate and accept the increase in rent. Whereas I have occupied the property for the last 6 years.
Kindly advise my rights!




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Q: Hi,
I received a call from the landlord that he wants to sell the property and is not planning to renew our contract which will end on the last of the next February. He requested us to pay the last quarter cheque in cash.
Please tell me about my legal situation and the right advice in the following cases:
1- What is your advice regarding paying the last quarter into cash (as he said that he closed his bank accounts)?
2- Does he has a right to ask me to leave the apartment before 3 months?
3- Is it right that as per Dubai law, he cannot increase the rent unless we continue for 3 years?
Thanks in advance!

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Q: Hello,
The tenant of my unit in Creek Harbour refused to accept the rent increase because I informed him 85 days before the end of the contract, not 90 days. Can I appeal in RDC or not?
His rent is quite low and I am looking to take him out. Can I do this by anyhow at the end of his contract?
And if no and it has to be 12 months' notice, then I apply for the "want to sell" reason. Can I rent it after that or do I have to sell it only?
Thank you very much in advance!

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Judgment in our favor: Who should we pay—landlord or court?




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Q: Hi,
I have had a rental dispute with my landlord about a rent increase. We submitted an offer and deposit, which was approved, but the landlord ignored it and filed a case for eviction, claiming we hadn't paid rent or communicated. The judge ruled on this case saying:
- Eviction rejected.
- Rent increase rejected.
- We are to pay all dues up to the judgment date based on the same conditions as the previous year's contract.
- The landlord is to pay all expenses and fees.
My question is: What are the next steps? Who do we make the rent payment to, the landlord or the court?
Thank you in advance!





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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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3 available 3 • View allDecree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai 0
This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.
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Law 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.
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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.
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