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Can I still send a notice for rent increase if I have already served an eviction notice?

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I gave my tenant a 1-year eviction notice 3 months ago. This is because my daughter will be moving into the unit.

The current tenant is paying 32K while the rent is now 65K. However, the rent renewal is coming up in 3 months.

Can I increase the rent in line with the rental increase or will this make the eviction notice invalid?

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Shamsa Albedwawi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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25 Jul 2023, 07:36

Hi.

You can renew the contract with increased rent for the time period specified in the eviction notice.

However, you need to inform the tenant in writing at least 90 days before the expiry of the tenancy contract.

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Al Hajeya Alnoobi Advocates and Legal Consultants
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25 Jul 2023, 07:37

Dear landlord,

You can benefit from serving a notice to the tenant in both cases. You should send a notice of rent increase and take advantage of the three-month period.

Also, when the 12-month eviction period ends, you can also utilize it. Serving both notices does not have any impact on each other whatsoever.

28 Jul 2023, 07:15

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Dar Al Haqooq Legal Consultancy
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26 Jul 2023, 07:51

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question, I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.

As per the Dubai Land Department in many cases, issuing an eviction notice due to the owner's family member intending to move in is a valid reason for eviction.

As for rent increases, it is generally allowed for landlords to adjust the rent in line with the rental increase percentage set by the relevant authority.

In Dubai, for example, the Rental Increase Calculator determines the maximum rent increase percentage allowed.

For any further legal assistance, you can WhatsApp us. We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.

We will definitely be happy to help you.

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