The tenancy law in UAE governs the termination of the contract by the landlord. It addresses everything about eviction and the obligations of the landlord. It essentially includes the tenants who do not fulfill a tenancy obligation or situations that might arise that force the landlord to terminate the contract for breach of contract. So, it is very important to understand the procedures and reasons for the termination of tenancy contracts by the landlord.
The contents of tenancy contracts
A tenancy contract starts at the moment the landlord and the tenant agree to form a contractual relationship between each other.
The tenancy contracts mostly include:
- The period of tenancy: There is no prescribed period in the tenancy contract, it is up to the landlord and the tenant set the duration of the tenancy contract
- Minimum of rent: A rent price, within the range of the Rent Index
- Condition of property: Whether the property is furnished or unfurnished
- Payment terms: standard payment is depending on the preference of the landlord
Reasons for terminating a tenancy contract
A tenancy contract may be terminated by the landlord for two reasons mentioned below
Before the expiry of the tenancy contract
The landlord may demand eviction of a tenant before the expiry of the tenancy contract in the following cases:
Failure to pay rent:
If the tenant fails to pay the rant of part of the rent even after the notification of payment from the landlord. The landlord may demand the termination of the contract.
Subleasing of property
if the tenant subleases the property or a part of the property without the approval of the landlord such case eviction shall be applicable to the tenant
Causing changes to the property
- If a tenant causes changes to the property in a way that endangers the safety of the property in a way that it cannot be restored to its original condition or
- Causing damage to the property intentionally or due to negligence to take proper precautions for the property.
- Allowing others to cause such damage.
Illegal use.
If the tenant uses or allows others to use the property for illegal use.
Property in danger:
If the property is in danger of collapse, provided the landlord must provide such a technical report from the relevant authority
If development authorities in the Emirate require demolition and reconstruction of the property in accordance with law’, for this purpose, the landlord must notify the tenant through by registered mail for eviction.
Upon the expiry of the tenancy contract
A landlord may demand eviction of tenant upon expiry of tenancy contract in the following cases (but not limited to)
Demolishing property: if the owner wishes to demolish the property for reconstruction or add new constructions for obtaining the benefit from the leased property, provide that the necessary license has been obtained.
Maintenance: If the property requires renovation or maintenance which cannot be executed while the tenant is occupying the property.
personal use. If the landlord wants to recover the property for his personal use
Sale of property: If the landlord wishes to sell the leased property.
Reliefs claimed by the landlord
Some reliefs claimed by the landlord are as follows:
- A landlord may claim monetary compensation for any damage that occurred to the property on behalf of the tenant.
- Claim compensation for repairs and maintenance of property
- claim replacement for movable property
Before getting into a tenancy contract seek expert advice from a property lawyer. HHS lawyers and legal consultants can help guide you in the termination of tenancy contracts. We can navigate you through the legal process and can deliver you quality results. Contact us for further consultation
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