Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I recently purchased a studio flat in Dubai that was previously tenanted under a Tenancy Contract from November 2022 to November 2023. However, there is no registered Ejari to establish a tenant-landlord relationship in the Dubai Government record. The previous landlord had given the tenant a year's notice to vacate the flat, which was given six months ago. Now that I have purchased the flat, I have asked the tenant to replace the cheques, but she has refused to cooperate. Can you please advise me on whether I am obligated to continue the Tenancy Agreement signed by the previous owner, given the absence of an Ejari? Alternatively, when can I tell her to vacate the flat, or do I have to wait until November 2023? Secondly, I would like to know if I need to serve the tenant with an eviction notice again to vacate the flat. If so, for how long is the remaining period valid, or do I need to issue a new eviction notice of one year? I would appreciate your prompt response. Many thanks! Kind Regards,

Q: Hello, I have rented my warehouse in Al Qouz (Dubai) for 2 months ago, and my tenant still didn't do Ejari register and so many registers that are the responsibility of the tenant. I have reminded them so many times and I don't want to get a fine from the government. The reason I have sent you a message is that I really want to know if there's any chance that I can terminate my client contract. I have some client who is willing to take the place and pay me a better price. Can anyone advise me about this matter? Best regards,

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, After my tenancy expired, the landlord did not accept cheques and did not issue Ejari. This is a shared apartment, and the owner of the entire building is a private landlord. Can they evict me from the apartment?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I rented a flat in 2020 with Ejari through an agent, and the next year, in 2021, the owner decided to deal directly with me but without Ejari. I went to RERA, and they said there was a case on the flat and I had to contact the owner. Now, after 4 years, the owner is asking me to evict the flat in 2 months as he is going to sell it. He even increased the rent last year. What are my rights?

Q: Hello, Is it mandatory to register the rental agreement with Ejari? What is the process?

Q: Good afternoon, Hope you are all in good health! I'm renting a property in a community, and this is my second year. I have a tenancy contract signed by both the landlord and me; however, Ejari will take some time to be processed. I understand that, as per the community rules, access cards for community facilities (such as the pool, gym, etc.), along with the parking access card, will be deactivated until I get Ejari. However, is this legal? Since I have paid the rent and have a signed tenancy contract, can they do this? My questions: 1. Does the community have the right to deny me access to parking and facilities if I have a valid tenancy contract but no Ejari? 2. If they have the right, then that's okay. But if they don't, what should I do if they stop me from using my parking space? 3. Should I call the police if security denies me access to parking? Thank you so much in advance. I wish you a great day ahead!

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.

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.