Originally Posted by
DCS99
Your landlord might refuse to renew your contract in 12 months time.
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His response was simple "If you go to RERA (and keep the same rental) I won't renew your contact next year"
Illegal, by law you must be given 12 months notice of eviction and he can only evict for 1 of 4 reasons. Otherwise the contract rolls over for another 12 months.
Article 24 (2)
2. Landlord may demand eviction of tenant upon expiry of tenancy contract limited to the following cases:
a. If the owner wishes to demolish the property for reconstruction or to add new constructions that prevent tenant from benefiting from the leased property, provided that necessary licences are obtained.
b. If the property requires renovation or comprehensive maintenance which cannot be executed while tenant is occupying the property, provided that a technical report issued by Dubai Municipality or accredited by it is to be submitted to this effect.
c. If the owner of the property wishes to recover the property for use by him personally or by his next of kin of first degree provided that he proves that he does not own a suitable alternative property for that purpose.
d. If the owner of the property wishes to sell the leased property.
And for the purpose of clause (2) of this Article, Landlord must notify tenant with reasons for eviction at least twelve months prior to the determined date of eviction subject that such notice be sent through the Notary Public or by registered mail.