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8 available 8 • View allHow to evict the tenant who refuses to leave after sending proper eviction notice?
Q: I sent my tenant a 12-month eviction notice in November last year. The eviction notice clearly stated I wish to sell the property. It was sent via DHL, not through the notary.
The tenant signed for receipt of it and confirmed receipt of it in an email and confirmed they would move out on November 22. They are now refusing to move out and refusing to pay rent.
Can I open a case with RDC?
Dec 9, 2022
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I served my tenant a 12-month eviction notice but he refuses to leave
Q: Hi
I had served a 12-month legal notice to my tenant to vacate my apartment.
He had agreed to leave at the expiry of the contract which is 14 Nov.
But now he is saying that he will not be vacating till his new apartment is ready.
How can I evict him on the due date as I need the apartment for my own use from the 15th?
Nov 8, 2022
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My tenant is due to move out of my apartment and he will delay it one week
Q: Hello,
I need some advice.
My tenant is due to move out of my apartment at the end of this month as per the contact dates.
They are now saying that they need an extra week before vacating due to not being able to source movers.
It is my strong belief that they will be subletting for this additional week as this is what they did with the previous owner.
I want them out so I can move in asap. Please what are my options to get this done?
Nov 10, 2022
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How can I evict a tenant who is unwilling to leave after the 12-month notice?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My tenant is not ready to move out on the last day of the 12-month notarized eviction notice.
I need the place for myself to move in as my lease ends next week. What should I do?
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Feb 5, 2024
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After winning the RDC case, the tenant refuses to vacate or pay. What now?
Q: Hi,
After winning the first instance in RDC, I filed for execution against my tenant, who refuses to pay and vacate the property.
Upon checking the portal, it showed that the writ notice had been given to the tenant, but there is no scheduled hearing, and the Case Activity is listed as "Case Activated."
Will there be any hearing scheduled, and do I need to make additional requests? Also, when will the eviction date be set?
What steps should I take if the tenant continues to refuse to vacate the property?
Mar 14, 2024
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How much will it cost to send a notarized eviction notice to my tenant?
Q: Hi Lawyers,
I want to send a notary eviction notice to my tenant with a 12-month notice period. How much are the total legal fees applied here to send the notice?
I am in the process of applying for a title deed. Is a title deed required to issue this notice?
Apr 29, 2024
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What's next if a tenant won't pay or vacate despite winning the case in RDC court?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
The tenant didn't pay rent for over 7 months. I filed a case, and finally won; the RDC court verdict is to evict the tenant and for them to pay all rent and legal fees.
I contacted the tenant, who refused to move out or pay. What's the next step? Do I file for execution via RDC, or will it be automatic? How much does it cost, and how long does it take?
The tenant is arrogant and said he will not pay until I proceed with execution from RDC, and then he will ask for a one-year payment plan!
The whole procedure is very unfriendly to the landlord, with the tenant risking nothing while the landlord incurs lawyer fees, interest losses, and significant time and effort.
May 14, 2024
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What are the procedures and costs for a notarized eviction notice, and can it be done online?
Q: Dear Lawyers,
The procedures and cost to send a notarized eviction notice to my tenant. Is an in-person visit required to the lawyer's office, or are online options available?
The tenancy contract renewal was done about 2 months ago, so can the 12-month notice period be outside of the present contract end date?
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Sep 4, 2024
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allProcedures of the Rental Dispute Settlement Center in Dubai
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
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.
Feb 24, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allLaw No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai
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.
Nov 26, 2007
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Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai
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.
Dec 1, 2008
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Decree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai
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.
Sep 18, 2013
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View allMy tenant was supposed to vacate as per the contract. Can I rent the property to another tenant?
Good morning.
My tenant was supposed to vacate the property on 15th April 2025 as per the contract.
Now he is not answering the phone, and the property is still in use.
Please guide the way forward. I have already rented the property to a new tenant.
Apr 16, 2025
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Do smart police stations in Dubai override official filing hours for legal deadlines?
Dear Lawyers,
The case needs to be filed during official working hours, on a subsequent working day (if the last day falls on an official holiday), in Dubai.
With Smart Police Stations operating 24/7, how are these situations considered?
Should the case be filed during working hours, say before 3 PM, etc.?
Apr 16, 2025
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How can we recover a salary advance to a new employee if he fails to come to duty and uses alcohol?
As the HR manager of a company, I have issued a salary advance to the employee. Upon joining, he failed to go to duty and used alcohol daily in the camp.
I have a signed thumb-impression cash receipt. What options do I have to recover the AED 7000 advance paid to the employee?
Please help.
Regards,
B.
Apr 16, 2025
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Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
Hello,
Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
Apr 16, 2025
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Can I use my husband's case number to get information about his exit date?
Hello,
I have my husband's case number. Can I get information about his exit date using the case number?
Fujairah Jail.
Apr 16, 2025
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View allHow can I reverse the Bitcoin scam transation if I just lost everything in a flash loan attack?
DeFi was going to be the future of finance, open, trustless, unstoppable. I was completely on board, planting yields like some kind of digital Johnny Appleseed.
My collateral secured with Bitcoin was humming along on my favorite lending platform, earning me passive income while I slept. In came the flash loan attack.
One moment, I had six figures securely staked; the next, my positions were liquidated at the speed of regret. My loans, my collateral, my well-thought-out portfolio, poof.
Panic came faster than an Ethereum gas spike. I scanned Twitter, hoping it was FUD. Not a chance. Smart contract compromised. Funds stolen. The protocol team acted swiftly to do something, but damage was already done.
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Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
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Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
Apr 16, 2025
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Can I use my husband's case number to get information about his exit date?
Hello,
I have my husband's case number. Can I get information about his exit date using the case number?
Fujairah Jail.
Apr 16, 2025
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If an employee is terminated due to poor performance, is he eligible for compensation?
Hi,
For the private sector, if an employee got terminated due to warning letters for poor performance issued to him, is he eligible for a 1-month compensation salary?
Apr 15, 2025
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What to do if the bank filed case on me using security cheques and executed travel ban?
The bank filed a case against me using security cheques and executed a travel ban from Dubai Courts.
Apr 15, 2025
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