Q: I have served my tenant a legal notice and won the cases in the first instance and appeal in Dubai's RDC court. I requested enforcement and the tenant has requested reconsideration just 3 days before the eviction date. The judge accepted to give the tenant an additional one more month to vacate, exactly on the eviction day. I am afraid that this is not the end of the process as the tenant is paying very low rent and wants to stay in the property as long as possible by making the process as long as possible. The question is how can I stop him to do so?

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!

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I gave a 12-month notice to vacate to my tenant, using the registered email service from Emirates Post. Now, two weeks before the eviction date, my tenant refuses to leave the apartment claiming the notice was not given rightfully and that the notice letter must be stamped by Dubai courts and be delivered in English and Arabic, and that the registered email is not recognizable by law. As far as I understand it is an either/or question: either you send the vacation notice through the Dubai courts or you send it privately through registered mail, where it is not necessary for the notice to be stamped and attested by the court. According to Emirates Post, the registered email is fully recognized by law. Advice on this matter is very much appreciated. Thank you!

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have obtained a favorable judgment in evicting my tenant. The tenant appealed, and the original judgment has been upheld. What do I need to do now to execute the judgment?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have an eviction order for my tenant from the court, and the execution of judgment states that the tenant needs to hand over the premises on February 12th, Monday. I went by the house today, and it does not seem as though he is planning to move. I wanted to know what happens when he overstays. What action will the eviction officer undertake on the 12th if he has not moved? What are the options of enforcement available for the eviction officer?

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?

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.

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. 

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.

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.