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9 available 9 • View allHow to evict the tenant after winning the case in RDC?
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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?

May 26, 2023
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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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How to execute an eviction judgment against a tenant?



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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?




Jan 25, 2024
522
What happens if a tenant overstays after the eviction order?
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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?

Feb 10, 2024
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Can I ask the RDC for an extension after the owner filed enforcement to vacate?




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Q: Hello,
The owner filed enforcement to vacate (after appeal rejection), can I ask the RDC for an extension?
If yes, how many days can the judge approve?
In case the judge approves an extension, will all legal actions be also stopped? e.g. ban on travel.





Apr 26, 2024
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What is the reconsideration case in RDC (Rental Dispute Center)?


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Q: Hello,
What is the reconsideration case in RDC (Rental Dispute Center)?
Can it be done after filing enforcement of eviction?



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350
Can I appeal if landlord falsely claims rent non-payment despite evidence?




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Q: Hi,
I received a 30-day legal notice for missed rent on 26th Jan. I transferred the rent to the landlord by 7th Feb. I have communication from him that it was received.
The subsequent months up until March were all paid and acknowledged by the landlord. A couple of weeks before renewal, he tried to increase the rent from 56k to 70k.
On the contract renewal date, I filed an offer and renewal case, which the landlord did not respond to. On 8th May, he filed a case of First Instance stating he was still owed rent from the previous contract, which was already paid and acknowledged.
I then uploaded the documents, but in English, and the decision went in his favor. Can I still appeal this enforcement?





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Jun 5, 2024
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Can I appeal after the 15-day grace period in the RDC if I have new evidence?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
Can I appeal after the 15-day grace period following the initial judgment in the RDC?
How should I proceed if I have new evidence?





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Oct 17, 2024
66
Can I reopen a rental case against my tenant after the appeal judgment if it was not in my favor?




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Q: Hello
I currently have an ongoing case for the non-payment of rent against my tenant. The initial judgment was in my favor but the tenant appealed the decision.
However, the tenant uploaded the documents after the session had begun and I was not able to view the documents.
The judgment is now postponed but there are fallacies in the documents uploaded by the tenant that I would like to submit in my memorandum to the RDC.
I would like to know if there is any way to contact the RDC to upload my memorandum as it is crucial to the case.
Secondly, in case the judgment is unfavorable, is there any way to reopen the case after the appeal judgment?
Thanks





Feb 14, 2025
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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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Procedures 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.
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allLaw No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 8
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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Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 12
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.
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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.
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