Eviction notice for personal use in Dubai

If the owner of a leased property in Dubai wishes to recover it for personal use, or for use by a first-degree relative, the landlord may request the tenant’s eviction at the end of the tenancy contract. We prepare the notice and follow its certification by the notary public at Dubai Courts and its service on the tenant.

Legal basis

Article 25(2)(c) of Dubai’s tenancy law, Law No. 26 of 2007 as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008, allows the landlord to seek eviction at the end of the tenancy where the owner wishes to recover the property for personal use, or for use by a relative up to the first degree.

Conditions

• The eviction is at the end of the tenancy contract.
• The property is for the owner’s personal use, or for use by a relative up to the first degree.
• The owner proves that he does not own a suitable alternative property for that purpose.

Notice requirements

• Served on the tenant at least 12 months before the date set for eviction.
• States the reasons for eviction.
• Served through the notary public or by registered mail.

Leasing the property after recovery

Where the landlord is granted recovery of the property under Article 25(2)(c), the landlord may not lease it to others until at least two years have passed for residential property, or three years for non-residential property, from the date of recovery, unless the tribunal orders a shorter period for reasons it considers. Otherwise, the tenant may request a ruling for fair compensation (Article 26).

What we need to prepare the notice

• Owner’s Emirates ID or passport.
• Title deed.
• Tenancy contract.
• If the use is for a relative: the relative’s name and relationship to the owner.
• Tenant’s name and the property address.
• The date set for eviction.

Certification by the notary public

• The notice is certified by the notary public at Dubai Courts under its legal notices service.
• Remote processing requires a valid Emirates ID.
• If the party holds a passport only, without an Emirates ID, the service requires personal attendance before the notary public.

Steps

1. Send the documents over WhatsApp or email.
2. We prepare the notice in the appropriate format for attestation based on the transaction details.
3. You review and approve the draft.
4. The notice is certified by the notary public and served on the tenant.

Contact

WhatsApp: +971 56 161 6635

Email: info@poainminutes.ae

Related services

• Eviction notice for property sale
• Notice to pay rent and eviction for non-payment
• Eviction notice for demolition and rebuilding
• Legal notices in Dubai

Official references

• Law No. 33 of 2008 amending Law No. 26 of 2007 on landlords and tenants in Dubai (Dubai Legislation Portal)