Dubai is known to offer a wide selection of
amazing residential options from villa communities to reasonably priced
apartments. So, it comes to no surprise that people all over the world choose
to establish a new home in the commercial capital.
Nevertheless, property
lawyers in Dubai do encounter disagreements between tenants and
landlords on matters related to renewal of leases. Thus, the government has
provided strict regulations addressing tenant’s rights and concerns.
The renter and landlord are required to abide
by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) Dubai Rental Law. This decree was
passed in order to regulate the relationship between the two parties. A tenancy
contract is a document containing all crucial information regarding your rented
property. It is usually valid for one year, after which they can be renewed for
another year.
Any property
attorney would suggest paying enough attention to the laws governing
the contract to avoid uncomfortable situations later on. Here’s what you need
to know:
1. 90 days’ notice
Both the tenant and landlord are required to
give the other party a 90-days’ notice for non-renewal of tenancy contract,
unless otherwise agreed. As per RERA index, this rule also applies if the
landlord wants to increase the rent. Not giving a notice beforehand means the
landlord cannot increase the rent.
In the event that both parties do not serve
any notice within the allowable time frame, then the contract is automatically
renewed. If this is the case, the contract should follow the same rental price
and conditions as stated in the previous year.
2. 12 months’ notice
To evict a tenant upon expiration of a
contract, the landlord must provide a 12-month written notice prior to the
eviction date, sent through registered mail or notary public. This applies if
the landlord is planning to sell or use the property for personal reasons, or
for reasons concerning first-degree relatives.
If the landlord wishes to end the contract
before the stated expiration, he can do so with conditions according to Article
25, clause 1. The valid reasons being - the tenant not paying the rent due, or
the tenant is caught subletting the property. The landlord must submit the
notice via the notary public or registered mail, and state one of the reasons.
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