Renting in Dubai should be done with proper understanding of the prevailing law that applies in tenant-landlord relationships. As much as every other aspect of it is crucial, tenants should pay attention to how an eviction notice works. Even though it is to the end of your tenancy, there is a legitimate process that an eviction notice should be served.
Standard procedure states that the landlord should present the eviction notice via registered mail or via legal services to the tenants with a 12 month notice period. This allows the tenants to deal with the moving, finances and other affairs they should get in order. In the eviction notice the landlord / owners should clearly mention a valid reason for the eviction for it to be valid. The reasons can include the sale of the property, renovation or for personal use. But any verbal or any other non-notarised notices are not valid.
Property transfers happen between owners while the tenants carry on with their tenancy. In such cases, previous eviction notices’ validity cease to exist with the transfer of the ownership. If the new landlord / owner wants the tenants to be evicted, previous eviction notices cease to be valid and the new owners should prepare a fresh eviction notice with the standard notice period. This is a right that the tenants have in Dubai, protecting families from unfair eviction.
Even if the eviction notice offers the accepted notice period of 12 months, the owners cannot evict the current tenant solely for re-letting their property for a higher rent. The evictions should be under legitimate reasons and rent-increases can be addressed at the end of the tenancy agreement, so the tenants may agree if they wish to proceed. But if the landlord has not served the tenants with an eviction notice, the end of the agreement period doesn’t mean that the tenants will have to move-out, according to the law, if the tenants have not received a notice for eviction, they will have to renew the current agreement.
Understanding how Dubai’s property laws work is crucial for both property buyers and tenants. While the legal framework is set to protect everyone’s rights and transparency, not paying attention to them will make both property owners and tenants face undesirable consequences. If you are an investor or a tenant who is not very familiar with the local regulations, you should acquire the services of a professional real estate consultation. At Anarock we make sure our clients have the most transparent, secure and fast property transfers and agreements in Dubai. With expert assistance, you will not have to worry about any legal predicaments in your property affairs. Contact us or visit us at our office to get started.