Q: Hi, I recently purchased a home and it is currently rented but I want to move on. The law says that 1-year eviction notice is needed, but the tenancy contract states that the landlord has the right not to renew the tenancy contract by writing a notice 90 days earlier. But this contract was signed by the previous owner so will this be applicable or do I have to give him a 1-year eviction notice? The tenancy contract finishes in January. Please advise! Thanks!

Q: Hi, Do I need to submit an eviction notice to my tenant of the newly purchased villa while the seller has already sent him notice 2 months ago? Or as my escrow agent said, it will pass to me?

Q: Hi, I recently purchased a home. It's currently rented and I want to move in, but the law says that a 1-year eviction notice is needed. However, the tenancy contract states that the landlord has the right not to renew the tenancy contract by writing a notice before 90 days. This contract was signed by the previous owner, so will this be applicable or do I have to give him a 1-year eviction notice? The tenancy contract ends on January 14. Please advise. Thanks.

Q: Good Afternoon, We rent around 50 apartments for hotel staff accommodation in Dubai. This building has been sold to another person. The new owner is asking us to evacuate the building as soon as possible because he is selling these apartments. We have had the same accommodation since last year. Now, he is using a point mentioned in the contract: "3. This flat is for (Family Use Only), otherwise, the landlord has all rights to vacate the tenant from the property instantly and the tenant loses his/her rights and all the benefits under this lease, and the tenant agrees to this term. Pets not allowed." My question is: Does he have the right to force us to leave, and what is the grace period allowed for us to evacuate the apartments? Our current contract expires in January 2025. Thank you!

An interview-format article covering the topic of residential retail properties pertaining to the liability for property maintenance and the repercussions of defaulting on rent payments in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

The relationship between tenants and landlords is regulated in Dubai by Law No. 33 of 2008 Concerning the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. The arising rental disputes are referred to Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (“RDSC”) created by Decree No. 26 of 2013 to reconcile between the parties and reach an amicable settlement or seek a final judgment issued and enforced by the RDSC.

This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.

The provisions of this Law apply to real property leased out in the Emirate of Dubai, including vacant and agricultural lands, but excluding hotel establishments and real property provided by natural or legal persons as accommodation to their employees at no charge.

Provisions of this Law supersede articles (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), (14), (15), (25), (26), (29), and (36) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai.