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Can landlord evict me for registering friend as co-occupant?
Dear Sir/Madam,
My rental agreement ends in three days. The landlord gave me two options: vacate the property or pay an additional 10,000 AED, which is more than what the RERA calculator estimates.
I am solely responsible for the rent and utilities. I registered my friend as a co-occupant in 2022. I did not agree to the landlord's demands because the notice was improper.
I submitted an offer and rent check, which was approved by the judge. The landlord threatened to evict me, claiming that I was subletting the property.
However, I did not make any financial gain from my friend. Can our relationship be considered as siblings?
The landlord was aware of my friend's presence at the very beginning of the lease, three years ago.
Dear Questioner,
He has no right to evict you from the house, and I advise you to file a lawsuit to renew the lease at the same previous value.
If you need any further advice, do not hesitate to contact me via WhatsApp.
DR. MOHAMED ALLAM
Senior Legal Advisor
Head of the Litigation Department
Advocates and Legal Consulting
Dear Questioner,
This is illegal notice because, in order to vacate the property, ninety days' notice must be submitted.
For further legal consultation, feel free to contact our Senior Legal Consultant Mr. Mohamamd Abdullah Nosir via WhatsApp or phone call.
Dear Questioner,
The landlord can't do anything without sending 90 days' notice before the contract expires.
Dear Questioner,
If that was not a case of subletting, then that won't be a problem.
If the communication was made through email regarding the increase in rent, then you can submit this evidence to the judge.
If you want more clarification, we can arrange a legal consultation session for a charge of 28$.
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Dear Client,
Thanks for your question, I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you with this matter.
Your landlord's demand for extra payment or eviction may not be justified if proper notice is not given as required by RERA regulations.
If your friend is listed as a co-occupant and there's been no financial gain, it may not be considered sub-leasing, but legal interpretation can vary.
The landlord's prior knowledge of your friend's presence could be relevant.
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
