Can I cut DEWA to force my tenant to register it in his name?

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Dear Questioner,

It's crucial to have complete Ejari registration with four cheques representing rental payments. Incomplete Ejari can cause issues during tenancy disputes or renewal.

You cannot legally cut off DEWA service to pressure the tenant to register it under their name.

However, you may need to pursue legal action through the RDSC to enforce the terms of the tenancy agreement.

If you need further clarification, feel free to ask.

No, you should first send him an email as proof and warn him to comply with the law and cut it off.

As a landlord, you have the right to take action if your tenant is not fulfilling their obligations as per the lease agreement.

Cutting off the DEWA services without prior notice or legal justification may not be the best course of action.

Before taking any drastic steps, it is recommended to communicate with your tenant and address the issues of late payments and non-registration of DEWA and Empower bills in their name.

You can send them a formal notice about the consequences of not complying with the terms of the lease agreement, and provide them with a deadline to rectify the situation.

If the tenant continues to ignore your requests and defaults on payments, you can explore legal options such as filing a complaint with the Rental Dispute Center or seeking assistance from a legal advisor to enforce the terms of the lease agreement.

It is important to handle the situation in a lawful and professional manner to avoid any legal repercussions.

Cutting off essential services without following due process could lead to legal disputes and impact your reputation as a landlord.

Thank you for reaching out regarding your tenant and Dewa bill concerns. It's important to address these issues promptly to avoid any further complications.

Regarding the payment schedule and Ejari registration, it's essential to ensure that your tenant adheres to the agreed-upon terms, including the number of cheques stipulated in the Ejari contract.

If the tenant is not complying with the payment schedule and has not registered the Dewa bill in their name, this could lead to financial penalties and administrative issues, as you've experienced.

To address the Dewa registration matter, cutting off the Dewa service might not be the best immediate step, as it could lead to legal and procedural challenges.

Instead, I recommend initiating formal communication with your tenant to resolve these issues amicably. You have rights as a landlord under UAE law, and it's crucial to protect those rights while also ensuring legal compliance.

I would advise scheduling a consultation with me at your earliest convenience to discuss your specific situation in detail. I can provide you with tailored legal advice and assistance to resolve this matter effectively.

Please feel free to contact me via WhatsApp or phone at [------] to arrange a consultation or for further assistance.

Dear Questioner,

As the landlord, you are not responsible for paying the DEWA, Empower, or service bills once the tenant has moved in unless specified otherwise in your tenancy contract.

Please make sure you have not mentioned in the contract that the DEWA will be paid by you.

If you have not agreed to pay any of the DEWA and utility bills, please send a notice to the tenant that you wish to disconnect the services in your name and they must register in their own name.

If a notice period of up to 3 working days is gone by with no response from the tenant or any actions you are free to disconnect any services in your name.

Please hold on to any receipts of the payments you have made for the services after the tenant's contract has started.

Can you provide me with more information about the monthly payments the tenant is making?

Has the tenant given you 4 dated cheques as per the tenancy contract for the rent?

Are you contacting the tenant on the phone number mentioned on his/her tenancy contract?

Badr Legal Consultants