Six responsibilities every tenant in Dubai must follow as per Rental Law

Following the Emirate’s rental law, all tenants in Dubai must follow some legal obligations. Whether you are planning to move into a new property or leave the current one, you must ensure that you fulfil all duties as mentioned in Law No. (26) of 2007.

What is Dubai’s rental law?

Dubai’s rental law is referred to as Law No. (26) of 2007 oversees the communication between landlords and tenants in the Emirates. The law signifies precise rules for landlords and tenants that must be abided by both parties. More specifically, Dubai’s rental law comprises six rules that tenants and landlords must follow.


What are the six rules of Dubai’s rental law?

Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, you should be aware of these six rental regulations following the rental law of the Emirates of Dubai. If tenants fail to fulfil these rules, they can get ousted from the property.

1. Paying rent on the due date with the assurance of proper maintenance of the rental property

As per Article (19), tenants are bound to pay the rent on the due date. They need to pay the exact amount mentioned in the rental agreement. Moreover, they are liable to maintain the property during their stay without making any renovation or altercation without their landlord’s approval.

2. Paying a security deposit

As per Article (20), tenants should pay a security deposit at the time of the lease contract, which will be refundable.

3. Handing over the property in the same condition as it was at the time of the rental contract

Following Article (21), tenants must hand the property to the landlord in the same condition as when they rented it.

4. Paying off government taxes or fees if needed

Article (22) says every tenant must pay taxes and fees to the respective government entities and departments.

5. Not to remove any alternation of the rental property while handing it over

Following Article (23), unless otherwise agreed by both parties, tenants cannot remove any altercation or renovation made on the rental property, even if it was done by them.

6. No sub-letting of property without the approval of the landlord

As per Article (24), tenants cannot rent out any spare room or the entire property to someone else unless they have the landlord’s written consent.