Can a landlord sell a property after giving a 12-month notice for personal use?

Dear Questioner,

A landlord can sell the property after serving a 12-month notice to the tenant to vacate the property for personal use.

However, the purpose of the notice must be genuine, such as for personal use or for a close family member's use.

If the notice was for personal use, the landlord is typically not allowed to re-rent the property for at least two years after the tenant vacates it, per Law No. 33 of 2008 (amending Law No. 26 of 2007), unless the reason for eviction is the sale of the property.

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Yes, he can change his mind after personal use of the property, even for one week.

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Dear questioner,

Re-renting is not allowed; however, there are several options to sell the property after providing some form of evidence as a precaution.

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Yes, a landlord can sell a property after serving a 12-month notice for personal use, however, they must be cautious about their intentions and local laws governing such actions.

Dear Questioner,

According to Dubai rental law, to serve a 12-month eviction notice, a valid reason is required, either for sale, personal use, or maintenance.

The law doesn't explicitly state that the landlord cannot sell the property if the reason for eviction was different. However, penalties will apply only if the property is re-rented.

If you need further clarification, feel free to ask us.

He can do anything with the property except re-rent it to another tenant.

Thank you for your question!

Yes, once the tenant has vacated the property after being served a 12-month notice, the landlord is generally free to sell the property.

However, it's important to note that if the original notice was served for personal use and not for the purpose of sale, the landlord should have demonstrated genuine intent to occupy the property.

If the landlord fails to use the property as indicated in the notice, the tenant may have grounds to file a complaint for wrongful eviction.

Given the specifics of your case, I'd recommend we discuss further to ensure all steps have been properly followed and to avoid any potential legal issues down the line.

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Suhail Rana