Question: For the past 10 years I have been living in a flat in Dubai. I have heard that for some reason we are going to be served with an eviction notice. Can I legally contest this? If so, how can I do so?

Answer: In response to your query, we will provide you with legal services upon request: In response to your query, as you are living in a rented flat in Dubai, the provisions of Law No. 33 of 2008 apply to amend Law No. 26 of 2007, which regulates the relationship between landlord and tenant in the Emirate of Dubai.

In Dubai, a landlord may not evict a tenant if the tenant fulfils all the obligations mentioned in the lease contract with the landlord.

However, the landlord may request the tenant to evict the rented premises in the following cases - demolition of the premises for reconstruction; to carry out complete repairs that cannot be carried out in the presence of the tenant; if the landlord intends to use the rented premises for himself or his immediate family and they do not have any other property in Dubai to live in; and if the landlord wishes to sell the rented premises.

However, the landlord will need to serve one year's notice by notary and/or registered mail and should mention the reason for the eviction.

It is also assumed that you are fulfilling all the obligations mentioned in the tenancy agreement and that you are not in breach of any such conditions.

Therefore, if your landlord does not comply with the provisions of the Dubai Amended Rent Law and wants to evict you as a tenant, then you can go to the Dubai Tenancy Disputes Centre and file a complaint against your landlord.