Eviction
Eviction is the landlord’s recovery of a property from a tenant. In Dubai, selling the property is one of the grounds, subject to notice.
Definition
Law No. (26) of 2007 provides that transferring ownership “does not affect the Tenant’s right to continue to occupy the Real Property” under a fixed-term lease. Law No. (33) of 2008 allows a landlord, on expiry of the lease, to seek eviction where the owner “wishes to sell it”, provided the landlord notifies the tenant “at least twelve (12) months before the date of eviction”, through a Notary Public or by registered mail.
What it shows — and what it does not
A sale does not end a lease by itself. Whether and when a tenant must leave depends on the lease term and proper notice; disputes go to the Rental Dispute Centre.
Example
Illustrative example: an owner planning to sell serves 12 months’ notarised notice before the lease ends; a buyer who purchases before then takes the property with the tenant in place.
Next step
See Ejari.
Source: Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai — Dubai Legislation Portal · supports: the tenant’s right continuing after a transfer · checked 11 October 2026
Source: Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 — Dubai Legislation Portal · supports: sale as an eviction ground and the 12-month notice · checked 11 October 2026
What conveyance does
- Classifies the transfer route early and sequences dependencies around acceptance gates.
- Flags how Dubai REST typically affects readiness, documents, and timing for the route.
- Maintains version control so the latest approved pack is used at execution.
- Escalates verification where an authority-controlled requirement must be confirmed against the official source.
Related terms
Governance
- October 11, 2026
Maintenance: Updated for material UAE authority/trustee process changes and recurring user confusion. Method: Editorial Policy