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A landlord sent an eviction notice without mentioning the reason. Is it valid?
Dear Sir/Madam,
My landlord has just given me a 12-month notice to vacate the villa. I know that this is because rents have increased significantly, and he wants to rent it out at a higher rent.
As I understand it, landlords can only ask tenants to vacate if they want to sell the property or live in it themselves.
The legal notice through the Dubai Courts notary did not state these as reasons for the notice; it simply stated that I must vacate within 12 months.
What are my options in this case?
Dear Questioner,
Nothing!
Do not do anything, and when 12 months pass, do not vacate because he doesn't follow the law.
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.
If your landlord gave you a 12-month notice to vacate without stating valid reasons like selling the property or personal use, you might have grounds to challenge the notice.
You could seek clarification from your landlord, negotiate a new agreement, or consider filing a complaint to the Rental Disputes Center (RDC).
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.
Thanks & Regards,
ABDUL WAHIED
Dear Questioner,
Good day!
Please be informed that as per Art. 25 (2) of the prevailing tenancy laws of Dubai (Law No. (33) of 2008), a landlord can evict the tenant by providing 12 months' notice for the reasons stated below:
a) Demolition for reconstruction;
b) Substantial maintenance that can't be done with the tenant present;
c) Personal use by the owner or first-degree relatives, and;
d) Sale of the property.
By virtue of the same provision, the landlord shall notify the tenant of the eviction reasons by registered post or notary public.
Any notice, without a specified reason, may be challenged in court.
For further assistance, kindly contact:
Adv. Abdul Haq
Legal Consultant
Maryam Alyassi Advocates & Legal Consultants.
Best Regards,
