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Can the landlord evict me to sell property after I refused rent increase?
I am staying in a rented house in JLT, Dubai. My lease agreement is due for renewal today on 1st Sep'23. The landlord had sent me a notice 3 months earlier asking for a rent increase of 15%.
I responded to him the same day and showed him that the RERA rent calculator showed no increase. He agreed through his agent (verbally) to keep the rent the same as last year.
Today he sent me a notice that he wants me to allow viewings of the property to third parties as he wishes to sell the property.
Can he force me to vacate the house or allow these viewings?
Does he not have to give me 12 months' notice as my lease renewal date is today and he is yet to sign the new lease with me?
What rights do I have if he doesn't sell the property and gives it to someone else at higher rent after I vacate the house?
Dear Questioner,
The landlord must give you a 12-month notice for leaving the premises.
Further, you can file a compensation case against him if he gives the property to someone else for higher rent.
You can call us for detailed discussion and assistance.
Dear Tenant,
The landlord cannot evict you from the property as long as they haven't notified you at least 12 months in advance.
Regarding property inspections by potential buyers, you should review the terms of the contract, as it is usually addressed in the additional conditions.
As for rent increases, you should have been given a notice 90 days before the end of the lease, and if a rent increase is contested, it will be up to the judge to decide whether it is justified or not.
Regarding your status as a tenant, your lease is ongoing by the law, whether with the old or new owner, and you can deposit your rental checks in RDC if the landlord refuses to accept them from you.
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question, I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you with this matter.
Your landlord cannot force you to vacate the property without proper notice, typically 12 months before the lease ends.
Regarding property viewings, your landlord can request access, but it should be at a mutually agreed upon time and reasonable frequency.
If you vacate, your lease terms should be honored until the end of the lease period.
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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ABDUL WAHIED
First of all the landlord can send a 12-month eviction notice if he wants to sell the property.
If he re-rents it to another tenant, you can sue him and claim compensation as well.
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