Tenancy, Rental Law & Eviction

Subletting can help tenants offset their rental costs, particularly when they spend extended periods away from the property. It is for this reason that many tenants in Dubai choose to rent out their property to friends, family, or strangers, often without informing the landlord. However, strict legal restrictions on subletting in Dubai are enforced by both the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Dubai...

The timeline of eviction process in Dubai varies depending on the complexity of the tenant's dispute case and the tenant's response. Usually, the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC) aims to resolve the case within 30 days, ensuring that the landlord gets their property back from the tenant.  However, the timeline may extend if the case is more complex. Let’s learn in detail about the duration of the...

If you believe that an eviction notice served against you is unfair, legally defective, or does not comply with Dubai's rental laws, you have the right to contest it. You can file a formal dispute with the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC), which will review the documents and evidence presented by both parties. If your complaint is valid, the RDC can pause the eviction. In this guide, our experts at Lex...

After serving a valid 12-month eviction notice, tenants in Dubai are legally required to vacate the property. In accordance with the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (RDSC) regulations and the provisions of Law No. 33 of 2008, they are supposed to leave the property. But what happens if a tenant refuses to leave? As a landlord, you have a clear legal path: file a case with the RDSC, submit the...

What if you want to reclaim your rental property for personal use? Evicting a tenant for personal use in Dubai is legal according to the rules of RERA and DLD.  However, you need to do it carefully, step by step, following all the requirements and the rules to avoid penalties and legal disputes. Want to learn how to evict a tenant for personal use in Dubai legally? In this post, Lex Estates real estate...

Dubai's competitive rental market attracts tenants and landlords from around the world. However, disputes do arise, from unpaid rent and unfair eviction notices to illegal rent increases, contract violations, and security deposit disagreements. Filing a case at the Dubai Rent Committee, officially known as the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC), is the correct legal channel for resolving such disputes in...

In Dubai, a landlord cannot evict a tenant without a legally recognized basis. Grounds for eviction can be grouped into two: eviction for breach or eviction in cases where there is no breach. The valid grounds for eviction for breach include unauthorized use of the property, serious damage or dangerous structural alterations, breach of applicable regulations, and a certified risk of building collapse. The...

Notarization of eviction notices in Dubai means getting them verified by a notary who confirms the signer is real, willing, and aware of what they’re signing. They also add a signature and a stamp to the document, declaring it legal for the courts. Dubai now has online notarization for eviction notices. This requirement applies to landlords formally serving eviction notices; tenants are not responsible...

When a landlord wants to evict a tenant in Dubai, they must serve a formal eviction notice, a legally required document issued to the tenant before they are required to vacate the property. This notice must be written clearly, state the specific grounds for eviction, and specify the applicable notice period.  Serving eviction notices in Dubai correctly is critical, as errors can lead to legal...

Evicting a Tenant in Dubai needs strict compliance of Dubai Tenancy Laws. Landlords need to strictly fulfill legal protocols, complete documentation, and have an understanding of the regulations that govern landlord-tenant relationships.  The eviction procedure is governed by clear requirements under Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 and Law No. 33 of 2008. A 30-day notice for non-payment and 12 months...