Termination of tenancy contract and eviction of tenant

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Q: My tenant has a contract until February. Last month he didn't pay and left the apartment without notifying me. Can I change the lock and make a rent contract with another person? A: The tenant left without notice. Without resorting to legal measures, you can not rent it out to another person…

Anitha Rajeev · Accepted Answer

Dear Questioner,

Thanks for contacting online.

Before giving a detailed reply upon this, the terms and conditions of the tenancy contract are to be gone through.

Also, I want to know in which area is the apartment located to so that the jurisdiction point is to be looked into.

For terminating the tenancy contract, you have to follow some legal procedures depending on the area.

If it is in Dubai, you have to approach Dubai Municipality or if it is in the DIFC area, DIFC courts will decide the matter.

Even though the tenant left without notice and without payment of rent, without resorting to legal measures, you can not rent it out to another person.

Please feel free to contact me on 0508575526 or on ar@alnassaradvocates.com for any further clarification or explanation.

Regards,

Anitha Rajeev

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