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4 available 4 • View allWhat happens if a tenant can't leave on the RDC's evacuation date?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
What are the repercussions if a tenant is unable to vacate on the evacuation date given by RDC?
He submitted a request in the system to extend the date, which is pending approval.


May 19, 2023
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What are my rights as a tenant in Dubai if the Ejari is blocked?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have just moved into a new apartment as a tenant. The tenancy agreement was signed by all parties (the landlord and me), and the cheques were signed and submitted (the first of four has been cashed).
I have tried to get Ejari using the REST App, Dubai Land Department website, and in person at the kiosks, but they have been denied/blocked because of a legal case between the previous tenant and previous owner (I moved in the day the new owner purchased the property).
The new owner wants to evict me and is saying I must leave. Without Ejari, I have not been able to register the tenancy agreement, and I cannot even get Dewa (it is currently under the name of the new landlord who is threatening to shut it off).
The landlord says that because there is no Ejari, I have no rights and I must leave.
Do I have to leave as the landlord is saying? Is there a course of action I can take?


Aug 31, 2023
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Possibility of a settlement at the court for bounced rental cheques
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Q: Hello Advocate Nikhat,
How are you, Madam?
My house is in Abu Dhabi and I had rent bounced cheques due to my job loss.
Q.1 As we know that for a rent cheque bounce, after the police case is closed and the civil case is opened, then in this civil case, the judge will decide on the amount for instalments. Won't he consider what we say about how much we can pay?
Q.2 Ref to the above question, it means there is no jail directly if we agree with the judge on the amount to be paid in instalments.
Now, I understand that once the instalments are finalized, then we have to pay them regularly.
The question is, in the civil case, there is no direct Jail in the first or second hearing, as the judge negotiates the amount for payment, correct?
Q.3 During eviction case, when rent/lease is expired. Since the lease is now connected with Tawtheeq, so if Tawtheeq expires as the rent agreement expires, Will ADDC cut my electricity during this time?
Q.4 Please, also advise what is Legal Advice Middle East, is it a law firm?

Sep 17, 2018
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Tenant eviction: After appeal rejection, can they still fight?
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Q: Hello,
I have filed a dispute in the RDC against a tenant for non-payment of rent. The judgment was in my favor and was approved.
The tenant filed an appeal, but it was rejected by the higher court.
My question is: now that I have filed for enforcement of the judgment, is there a possibility that the tenant or their lawyer will file another appeal, dispute the eviction, or ask for a stay?
Appreciate your advice and guidance!

Oct 24, 2023
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2 available 2 • View allProcedures of the Rental Dispute Settlement Center in Dubai 21
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.
Oct 20, 2018
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What You Should Know While Renting a Property in the UAE 5
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.
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The public prosecution appealed my judgment (a fine that I satisfactorily cleared) and requested increasing the fine.
Can you please explain what happens during a criminal case appeal hearing for me as a defendant?
Will I be asked questions?
Is the hearing just for the Public Prosecution to present their appeal to the judge, and I do not need to give a response?
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