An eviction notice may be unlawful if:
– it is issued less than 12 months before the intended eviction date;
– the prescribed form of notice is not observed (not through a notary or not sent by registered mail with proof of delivery);
– the stated ground is formal, but there is no genuine intention to use the property for personal occupancy;
– after eviction, the property is re-rented to third parties, especially at a higher rate.
In Dubai, the grounds and procedure for eviction are regulated by Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007, as amended by Dubai Law No. 33 of 2008. The Law establishes an exhaustive list of grounds upon which a landlord may require a residential property to be vacated upon expiry of the lease term. Such grounds include, in particular, use of the property for the personal residence of the owner or his close relatives, sale of the property, demolition of the building, or major reconstruction rendering occupation impossible.
Where the landlord relies on “personal use,” a strict notification procedure must be observed. The Law requires written notice to be served not ...