Eviction Protections and Notice Periods

Qatar law protects tenants from arbitrary eviction:

• A landlord cannot evict you during the lease term unless you breach the contract (e.g., non-payment, illegal use, subletting without permission).
• At the end of the lease, the landlord must give written notice if they do not wish to renew.
• The landlord can seek eviction if they need the property for personal use, demolition, or major renovation, but must prove this to the court.
• Eviction orders can only be enforced through the courts — a landlord cannot physically remove you.
• If evicted for the landlord's personal use, the property cannot be re-rented to someone else for at least 3 years.