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Q: Dear sir/madam,
"This contract is non-renewable".
Kindly clarify on the enforceability of this clause in the tenancy agreement if we are forced to sign this as a tenant. Further, we would like to know if this clause can be challenged if the landlord file for eviction at RERA.

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Q: Is a non-renewable residential tenancy contract legal in Dubai?
My landlord is insisting on putting a new line in the addendum stating that the contract is not renewable.
Thank you.


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Q: Hi,
We just received our eviction notice from our Landlord for next summer 2018. We, however, would prefer exiting earlier.
In our current lease contract, we have the following clause: "The Parties agree that there may be instances where the tenant shall need to terminate the lease early. In this event, and in accordance with the current guidelines, the tenant must provide the landlord with a written 2 months of notice. The landlord agrees to refund any outstanding rental amount."
Kindly can you confirm the below:
This means that we still get to stay in the house for the 2 month notice period and there is no penalty charge.
The date on the letter is the 1st day of the 2 month notice period (notice given 23.08.2017, out by 22.10.2017).
Do we need the written notice to be notarized or does an emailed letter suffice?
Thank you very much and best regards,
S.W

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Is a one-year non-renewability clause in a tenancy contract legally binding?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
My tenancy contract contains a 1-year non-renewable term. I understand that even if this is written in the contract, it is not legally binding and they must still follow the proper procedure.
If they don't make contact within the 90-day period, are we entitled to stay in the apartment because they missed the threshold?





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Is a non-renewable rental contract clause enforceable under UAE law?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
While signing a rental renewal contract, the following clause is added:
"This contract is a non-renewable contract, and the tenant agrees to vacate the premises at the end of the tenancy contract. He acknowledges that he has no right to file or claim in the future any lawsuit or compensation claim against the owner regarding this property, including what’s in it."
The tenant signs the contract. My questions are:
Q1. Is it legally enforceable within the UAE legal system, as it basically contradicts the basic rights of residents and tenants in the UAE? "No one has the right to prevent another person from resorting to the judiciary."
Q2. This was used as a pressure instrument by the landlord as a condition of renewal after serving an eviction notice. This is all documented over emails.
Q3. Can I sue the landlord for using the pressure tactic of serving me an eviction notice, pressing me for a rental increase, and making me sign this clause? All communications are documented.





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Does a tenancy contract supersede the laws of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA)?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
Dubai Tenancy Question
Addendum:
1. In case of not renewing the contract, the tenant shall inform the landlord 3 months prior. If the tenant fails to do so, they shall bear a penalty of 2 months' rent for not notifying the landlord.
2. Failure to execute the renewal (at the sole discretion of the landlord) shall result in the automatic termination of this agreement.
3. The landlord unequivocally objects to the tenant's continued occupation of the premises after the expiry of this agreement. An overstay fee shall apply from the day following the expiry of the term. The tenant’s continued occupation shall not result in the automatic renewal of this agreement.
Questions:
A. Does this addendum supersede the laws of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA)?
B. Does the contract automatically renew, or is it considered terminated as per the conditions of the addendum?
C. How much should be paid to the landlord if the tenant vacates a week after the expiry of the contract?





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Nov 14, 2024
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Does a 10% rent increase clause in the contract override the 90-day notice requirement?




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Q: Dear all,
I have a question regarding my rental contract.
There is an additional term stating: "The tenant agrees that the rent will increase after 2 years by 10% or as per the RERA rules and regulations." Is this legal?
Does it mean the landlord does not have to give us a 90-day notice after 2 years if they want to increase the rent?





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