Notarised 12 Month Eviction Notice in Dubai
For landlords who want the property back at the end of the lease. We draft the 12 month notice, have it notarised and served, and give you the proof of service.
In short
- In-house notary publicAt our Business Bay office
- Online appointmentsBy video call, verified with UAE PASS
- Home visitsYour home, office or meeting in Dubai
- 24/7Appointments any day, any time
Under Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007, as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008, Article 25(2), a landlord can ask a tenant to leave when the lease ends only for four reasons: demolition and rebuilding, major renovation, the owner’s own use or use by a first degree relative, or sale. The landlord must give the reason at least 12 months before the eviction date, through a notary public or by registered mail.
The four reasons the law accepts
Sale of the property
The owner wishes to sell the property.
- Title deed
- Tenancy contract
Fee Quoted per matter
Own use or a relative’s use
The owner or a first degree relative will live in it, and the owner has no other suitable property.
- Title deed
- Proof of no other suitable property
Fee Quoted per matter
Demolition and rebuilding
The owner will demolish and rebuild, or add structures that prevent use, with the permits.
- Title deed
- The approvals
Fee Quoted per matter
Major renovation
Restoration or full maintenance that cannot be done with the tenant inside, confirmed by a Dubai Municipality technical report.
- Title deed
- The technical report
Fee Quoted per matter
In person, online or at your home
In person at our Business Bay office
Meet our in-house notary public at Business Hub, Marasi Drive. Bring your originals and the document is signed and sealed in one visit.
Online notary appointment
Meet the notary by secure video call, with your identity confirmed through UAE PASS. The document is issued electronically.
Home or office visit
We come to your home, office or board meeting anywhere in Dubai. The government attendance fee is AED 1,000 per visit, not per signature.
How it works
- Send the title deed and the tenancy contract. With the reason and the eviction date you want.
- We check the dates. At least 12 months between service and eviction.
- We draft the notice in Arabic and English. Stating the reason and the date.
- You sign and it is notarised. At our Business Bay office, online, or at your home.
- The notice is served and you keep the proof. The Rental Disputes Centre asks for the notice and the proof of service if the tenant does not leave.
Mistakes that sink an eviction case
Less than 12 months. Count from the date the tenant receives the notice to the eviction date.
No reason, or the wrong one. The notice must state one of the four reasons in Article 25(2).
Renting it out again too soon. After an own use eviction, the law bars renting to someone else for two years for a home and three years for other property, or the tenant can claim compensation.
Eviction notice cost
The government fee for a notarised notice is quoted at the current Dubai Courts rate when you ask. Our own fee for drafting and service is quoted in writing before work starts.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Drafting and service of the notice | Quoted per matter |
| Translation included in the instrument | AED 50 per page |
| Notary attending outside the office | AED 1,000 |
Full schedule, with the source of every figure, on the fees page.
Eviction notice questions
How much notice must a Dubai landlord give?
At least 12 months before the eviction date, for eviction at the end of the lease under Article 25(2).
Can the notice be sent by WhatsApp or email?
For an eviction notice, Article 25 says it must be served through a notary public or by registered mail.
Can I evict a tenant to raise the rent?
No. A rent change is a different notice: either party must give at least 90 days’ notice before the contract ends.
Does this apply in DIFC?
No. DIFC has its own leasing law. Tell us if the property is in DIFC.
What if the tenant does not leave?
You can file a case at the Rental Disputes Centre with the notice and the proof of service.
What clients say
Google reviews
Had experience of getting some of my documents attested from the firm. Service was top notch. Mr. Ali explained everything in detail and was of great assistance. I would recommend the firm for any legal assistance or document attestation.
Highly recommended and excellent service. I had to do notarization for some documents and Miss Razan assisted us greatly with exceptional professionalism and courtesy.
Great and speedy service for getting the NOC to sponsor my child. Big thanks to Ali for handling everything smoothly and on time.
Excellent notary service. Everything was handled smoothly and professionally. They even agreed to schedule a call at a time that worked best for us, which was outside their usual practice, a real sign of their flexibility and client focus.
I am 100 percent satisfied with their true copy attestation, highly recommend.
I contacted this office for a notary today on Sunday. They processed my notary and I got my documents online the same day.
I needed a statutory declaration for New Zealand notarised. They did it for me online since I was based in Abu Dhabi. Thanks for your service.
Excellent service. They are an instant replying agency. Others take long hours to reply to simple questions. Highly recommended for notaries in Dubai.
Lovely staff, professional work, good knowledge. Highly recommended.
Our office
Business Hub, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Our in-house notary public sees clients here. You can also meet the notary online, or we come to your home or office.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| In person at the office | 24/7, by appointment |
| Online notary appointment | 24/7, by appointment |
| Home or office visit | 24/7, by appointment |