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The tenant's rights in case of selling the rented property
Hi,
We just moved into the apartment (just over a month) and now the landlord says that he had put up the property for sale and rent since 8 months ago, which we were not notified of by both the agent and the landlord.
Considering we had plans to stay for long-term, we have had spent a significant amount on the furniture and the interiors. Now, I have been getting calls for viewings, so please help me understand:
1) Can I prohibit the access of the landlord for the viewing?
2) Can I withdraw from the contract and claim all my expenses after deducting for the days stayed, including the agent fees?
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your enquiry.
You have every right to stay in the property for the duration stated in your tenancy agreement.
Whenever a landlord wishes to get his property back from the tenant such as in this case, for sale, he must at the beginning of the tenancy serve a notice of his intentions in accordance with the law.
Reference Law No. 26 of 2007, Article 25, Regulating the relationships between landlords and tenants in the Emirate of Dubai.
The landlord must also give you a quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the property during your tenancy, even though he has a right to visit the property for inspection on giving reasonable advanced notice.
As your landlord has failed to comply with his legal responsibilities, if you find the viewings inconvenient, you may file a complaint against him with RERA.
If he finds a buyer for the apartment and he wants you to leave, this can only be done by mutual consent.
Best wishes with this matter.
