Can I evict a tenant and refuse renewal if rent has not been paid in full?

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You have the right to evict a tenant before the contract expires if the tenant fails to pay rent within 30 days of being notified by registered notice.

You have to send a legal 30-day notice to pay the due rent. If the tenant still fails to pay within the notice period, you can file a case at the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC) to request eviction.

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Hello, dear.

You must follow the legal procedures. First, send a legal notice to pay the rent. The legal notice period is 30 days.

If payment is not made, you can file an eviction case and also demand payment of the late rent.

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Dear Questioner,

As a landlord in the UAE, if your tenant has failed to pay the rent as per the contract terms, you do have the right to take legal action.

Since the tenant is pending payment for the full rent and the contract is still active with 3 months remaining, you cannot immediately evict the tenant without following the legal process.

The usual process involves:

- Sending a formal rent payment reminder or warning notice to the tenant.

- If the tenant still fails to pay, you can file a complaint with the Rental Dispute Center (RDC) in your Emirate.

- The RDC will review the case and can issue an order for payment or eviction based on the tenancy laws.

- You can refuse to renew the tenancy contract once it expires, especially if there is a history of non-payment.

We can assist you throughout this process from drafting formal notices to filing and representing you in RDC cases.

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In this case, you, as a landlord, have the right to evict the tenant from the apartment and refuse to renew the lease for the following reasons:

- Non-payment of rent:

Failure to pay rent on the agreed-upon dates is one of the main reasons that gives the landlord the right to terminate the lease and evict the tenant.

Since the tenant has not paid the rent in full as per the contract, this constitutes a fundamental breach of the terms of the contract.

Yes, you have the right to evict him from the apartment, but first, you must send him a legal notice to pay within one month. If he does not pay, then you can ask the court to evict him.

Hello,

Thank you for your query regarding the tenant’s non-payment of rent!

Based on UAE tenancy laws, you are within your legal rights to initiate eviction proceedings for non-payment, even before the lease expires.

In Dubai, this requires serving a 30-day written notice via notary public or registered mail. If payment is not made within this period, you may escalate the matter to the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDC) to seek an eviction order.

In Abu Dhabi, the process involves a 21-day notice followed by a complaint to the Rental Dispute Resolution Committee (RDRC) if unpaid.

You also retain the right to decline contract renewal at the end of the lease, provided you’re not invoking post-expiry eviction grounds that would require a 12-month notice.

To proceed correctly and ensure your case is handled efficiently, I recommend we schedule a formal consultation to review your documents (tenancy contract, payment records, notice format) and assist you with drafting and filing the legal notice.

Please let me know your availability, and I’d be happy to arrange a meeting.

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Thank you for reaching out!

When a tenant has breached the rent-payment terms and still owes instalments with only three months left on the lease, you are entitled to take firm action.

The usual first step is to serve a written demand giving the tenant a short deadline to clear the arrears; if they fail to do so, you may file an eviction claim with the Rental Dispute Centre and, at the same time, notify the tenant that you will not renew the contract.

Provided the notice is delivered correctly and the arrears remain unpaid, the Centre will grant an eviction order that takes effect at the end of the current term—or sooner, if the arrears are substantial and the circumstances justify urgent relief.

Timing and procedure are critical: the notice must be drafted in the precise form the Centre expects, served through the approved channels, and supported by the right evidence (rent schedule, bounced-cheque reports, correspondence, etc.).

Any misstep can delay the process or even force you into an unwanted renewal.

I can prepare the notice, file the claim, and represent you throughout the proceedings to ensure the eviction is secured and the outstanding rent is recovered as quickly as the law allows.

Feel free to call or WhatsApp me so we can discuss the details and move forward without delay.

If the tenant fails to pay rent according to the terms of the lease agreement, you have the right to file for eviction through the Rental Disputes Center.

Additionally, you are not obligated to renew the tenancy contract if the tenant has breached payment terms, but proper legal procedures must be followed.

Yes, generally speaking, as a landlord you do have the right to:

Refuse to renew the tenancy contract if the tenant has breached a fundamental term (like failing to pay rent as agreed) and seek eviction on the basis of non-payment of rent.

But the exact process and your rights depend on the laws of your jurisdiction. For example, many places require you to follow a formal eviction process, and you cannot simply lock the tenant out.

Hello,                                     

Yes, as a landlord in the UAE, if your tenant has failed to pay the rent as per the agreed terms in the tenancy contract, you have the legal right to initiate the proper eviction process.

According to Article (25)(1)(a) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai, as amended by Law No. (33) of 2008, you may serve a 30-day legal notice through the Notary Public or registered channels, demanding payment of the outstanding rent.

If the tenant fails to settle the dues within this notice period, you may proceed to file an eviction case before the Dubai Rental Disputes Centre (RDC). In your claim, you can also demand:

- The eviction of the tenant,

- Payment of the accrued rent, and

- Reimbursement of court fees and expenses.

Moreover, you have the full right to refuse renewal of the tenancy contract due to non-compliance with the payment obligations, provided you follow the proper notification procedure.

If you would like assistance in drafting the legal notice or filing the case, I can support you with that.

If you prefer to have a direct discussion, please let me know, and I will guide you on how we may proceed. Alternatively, if you require further clarification, you may kindly share your WhatsApp number here so that I can provide more detailed assistance.

Dear Questioner,

Thank you for reaching out!

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to advise you as follows, based on Dubai’s Tenancy Law (Law No. 26 of 2007 and its amendments):

1. Failure to Pay Rent in One Installment Is a Breach of Contract:

If the tenancy agreement explicitly states that the rent must be paid in one full installment, and the tenant has failed to comply, this is considered a clear contractual breach.

According to Article 25 of the law, the landlord may issue a 30-day legal notice through the Notary Public or registered mail requesting payment. If the tenant still fails to pay, you are entitled to file an eviction case with the Rental Dispute Center (RDC).

2. Right to Refuse Renewal:

Yes, you are entitled to refuse to renew the tenancy contract, but by law, you must serve the tenant a non-renewal notice at least 90 days before the contract expiry, unless a different notice period is agreed upon in writing.

3. Our Legal Recommendation:

- Issue an official 30-day payment notice.

- If payment is not made, file an eviction case with the RDC.

- Ensure you send the non-renewal notice at least 90 days before the expiry date.

We would be happy to represent you before the Rental Dispute Center to ensure your rights as a landlord are fully protected.

Our fees start from AED 5,000, including notice preparation, case filing, and legal representation.

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