Eviction Protections & Notice Requirements

Your landlord cannot simply throw you out. UAE law strictly limits when and how a landlord can evict a tenant:

• 12-month notice: In Dubai, a landlord must give 12 months' written notice (via notary public or registered mail) to evict you, even at the end of a lease.
• Valid reasons only: The landlord can only evict for specific reasons, such as: wanting to sell the property, renovate it substantially, use it personally, or if the property is unsafe.
• Non-payment: If you fail to pay rent, the landlord must give you 30 days' written notice to pay before starting eviction proceedings.
• No self-help eviction: A landlord cannot change locks, cut utilities, or remove your belongings. Eviction can only happen through the courts or the RDSC.
• Lease continuation: If neither party gives notice, the lease automatically renews on the same terms.