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Can the landlord evict me from apartment for personal use if he lives in his own property?

The owner sent me a notice by email saying that he doesn't want to renew the contract for the purpose of personal use.

He didn't mention what this personal use means. He already has multiple houses for rent and he has his own which he is living in currently.

Is it legal to evict me?

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Alawi Aljaberi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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31 Aug 2023, 07:49

No, it's not legal.

31 Aug 2023, 07:52

Thank you for your prompt answer.

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31 Aug 2023, 07:57

If he has another apartment to stay in, you don't have to move out of the apartment. Even if he files a case, he will lose it.

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31 Aug 2023, 08:13

Dear Client,

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

In the UAE, landlords can evict tenants for personal use with a valid reason and a 12-month notice.

If the landlord owns multiple properties and the reason isn't specified clearly, it's advisable to consult with the Rental Dispute Center to ensure the eviction notice aligns with the law.

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.

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31 Aug 2023, 08:17

It is not legal to serve the notice via email even if the notice was notarized.

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Khalifa Bin Huwaidan Advocates & Legal Consultants
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31 Aug 2023, 09:04

Dear User,

If your landlord wants to retrieve the property for his personal use, he has to serve you a 12-month formal notice.

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31 Aug 2023, 11:37

If this is in Dubai, the notification must be sent by notary public or registered mail, not regular email.

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