Rent Payment Notice to a Tenant in Dubai
When a tenant stops paying, the law starts with a notice. We draft it, have it notarised and served, and give you the proof.
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, Article 25(1)(a), a landlord can seek eviction before the lease ends if the tenant fails to pay the rent, or any part of it, within 30 days of being served a notice asking for payment, unless the parties agreed otherwise. The notice must be served through a notary public or by registered mail.
What the notice covers
The unpaid amount
Each unpaid instalment, with its due date and the cheque number if a cheque bounced.
- Tenancy contract
- Bank return memos, if any
Fee Quoted per matter
The 30 day deadline
A clear request to pay within 30 days of receiving the notice.
- The tenant’s addresses from the contract
Fee Quoted per matter
Other breaches
Other broken terms of the lease can be added, with the same 30 days to put them right.
- The clause that was broken
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 tenancy contract and the unpaid amounts. Plus the tenant’s details from the contract.
- We draft the notice. In Arabic and English, with the 30 day deadline.
- You sign and it is notarised. At our Business Bay office, online, or at your home.
- The notice is served on the tenant. Through a notary public.
- You keep the notice and the proof. For a Rental Disputes Centre case if the rent is still not paid after 30 days.
Before you send it
Check your contract. The 30 day rule applies unless the parties agreed otherwise.
List every amount. Dates, amounts and cheque numbers make the case easy to follow.
Keep the proof. The Rental Disputes Centre asks for the notice and the proof of service.
Rent notice cost
The government fee for a notarised notice is quoted at the current Dubai Courts rate when you ask. Our own fee 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.
Rent payment notice questions
How long does the tenant have to pay?
30 days from the date the tenant receives the notice, unless the contract says otherwise.
When does the 30 days start?
From the date the tenant receives the notice, which is why proof of delivery matters.
Can I evict straight away for unpaid rent?
No. The notice comes first. If the tenant still has not paid after 30 days, you can file at the Rental Disputes Centre.
Can I also claim the rent?
Yes. The Rental Disputes Centre hears claims for unpaid rent as well as eviction.
Can a tenant send a notice to a landlord?
Yes. Either party can serve a notice. Tell us what the landlord has not done.
What clients say
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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 |