{"id":8056,"date":"2023-01-16T08:07:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T08:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=8056"},"modified":"2024-07-19T06:47:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T06:47:54","slug":"tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart","title":{"rendered":"Must Know About Abu Dhabi Tenancy Laws &#038; Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many working expatriates in the UAE, Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE, is a haven, the place they consider a home away from home. Due to emergent opportunities and industrialisation, Abu Dhabi has emerged as a business hub. Mesmerizing tourist attractions in the emirate, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/ferrari-world-abu-dhabi-trmart\">Ferrari World Abu Dhabi<\/a>, Jahili Fort, Al Ain Palace Museum and the Louvre Museum, make it the perfect location for an easy weekend getaway. Keep reading our article to gain a quick grasp of the important tenancy laws in Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have recently been thinking about relocating to Abu Dhabi for work or other reasons, it is critical to understand your rights as a tenant in Abu Dhabi. While Abu Dhabi might seem like a lucrative location to settle down in, not knowing the tenancy laws in Abu Dhabi could land you in hot water. By understanding Abu Dhabi tenancy laws, you can also compare them to Sharjah tenancy laws and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-tenancy-laws-lawart\">Dubai tenancy laws<\/a> for a fair comparison.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a04d0aa28399\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Rights_as_a_Tenant_in_Abu_Dhabi\" title=\"Rights as a Tenant in Abu Dhabi\">Rights as a Tenant in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Abu_Dhabi_Rental_Price_Cap\" title=\"Abu Dhabi Rental Price Cap\">Abu Dhabi Rental Price Cap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Tenant_Notice_Period\" title=\"Tenant Notice Period\">Tenant Notice Period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Tenancy_Contract_Registration\" title=\"Tenancy Contract Registration\">Tenancy Contract Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Occupancy_in_Abu_Dhabi_Rental_and_Residential_Property\" title=\"Occupancy in Abu Dhabi Rental and Residential Property\">Occupancy in Abu Dhabi Rental and Residential Property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Housing_Fees\" title=\"Housing Fees\">Housing Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Abu_Dhabi_Rent_Dispute_Settlement_Committee_RDSC\" title=\"Abu Dhabi Rent Dispute Settlement Committee (RDSC)\">Abu Dhabi Rent Dispute Settlement Committee (RDSC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#How_to_File_Rental_Disputes_in_Abu_Dhabi\" title=\"How to File Rental Disputes in Abu Dhabi?\">How to File Rental Disputes in Abu Dhabi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Abu_Dhabi_Tenancy_Laws_vs_Dubai_Tenancy_laws\" title=\"Abu Dhabi Tenancy Laws vs Dubai Tenancy laws\">Abu Dhabi Tenancy Laws vs Dubai Tenancy laws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Can_a_landlord_evict_a_tenant_in_Abu_Dhabi\" title=\"Can a landlord evict a tenant in Abu Dhabi?\">Can a landlord evict a tenant in Abu Dhabi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#What_are_the_rules_of_a_tenancy_agreement\" title=\"What are the rules of a tenancy agreement?\">What are the rules of a tenancy agreement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Can_the_landlord_evict_the_tenant_forcefully\" title=\"Can the landlord evict the tenant forcefully?\">Can the landlord evict the tenant forcefully?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Can_a_landlord_evict_you_without_a_court_order\" title=\"Can a landlord evict you without a court order?\">Can a landlord evict you without a court order?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/tenancy-laws-in-abu-dhabi-lawart\/#Can_the_landlord_terminate_the_tenancy_agreement\" title=\"Can the landlord terminate the tenancy agreement?\">Can the landlord terminate the tenancy agreement?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tenancy_Laws_in_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenancy Laws in Abu Dhabi<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s look at the most important laws every tenant must know before renting a property in Abu Dhabi. This article can provide an easy-to-grasp understanding of the important tenancy laws in Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rights_as_a_Tenant_in_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rights as a Tenant in Abu Dhabi<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your rights as a tenant in Abu Dhabi is critical to ensure your landlord doesn&#8217;t exploit you during the lease period. Here are certain key tenants rights in Abu Dhabi that you should be aware of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice for Eviction Period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental Dispute Settlement Committee of Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum rental price cap<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal rental hike frequency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landlord maintenance of the property<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenants&#8217; rights in Abu Dhabi in the event of the death of the landlord or sale of rental property<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal registration of the tenancy contract to protect the tenants&#8217; rights in Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abu_Dhabi_Rental_Price_Cap\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi Rental Price Cap<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8058 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abu-Dhabi-Rental-Price-Cap.jpg\" alt=\"Abu Dhabi Rental Price Cap\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abu-Dhabi-Rental-Price-Cap.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abu-Dhabi-Rental-Price-Cap-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Abu-Dhabi-Rental-Price-Cap-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your rights as a tenant is critical to averting difficult issues. As per resolution no. 14 of the tenancy laws in Abu Dhabi, the rent can be increased by a maximum of 5% when renewing the lease. This law was revoked in 2012 and brought into effect in December 2016. This increment can be implemented only annually as per the tenancy laws in Abu Dhabi. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the tenant must be informed of the increment in rent at least two months before the contract&#8217;s expiry date for residential property. If the landlord fails to abide by said regulations, the tenant has the right to raise a dispute with the Abu Dhabi Rent Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tenant_Notice_Period\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenant Notice Period<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per convention, Abu Dhabi leases remain in effect for a year. However, there are no legal regulations stipulating the lease tenure. After the expiration of the tenancy contract, it can be jointly renewed by the tenant and the landlord. The landlord retains the right to deny any request for renewal of the tenancy contract. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the landlord wishes to evict the tenant after the expiry of the lease, they must issue the tenant a Notice for Eviction (NOE) in advance. The NOE must be issued at least three months in advance for commercial rental properties, and for residential properties, it must be issued two months before the lease expiry date. Similarly, if the tenant is planning to vacate the property after the expiry of the lease, they must notify the landlord at least two months before the lease expires. Hence both the tenant and landlord are bound by the notice period clause.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tenancy_Contract_Registration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenancy Contract Registration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the tenant and landlord have agreed on the rental terms and conditions, the contract must be registered at the Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM). The Abu Dhabi rental contracts and related information are maintained in a system known as Tawtheeq. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The landlord must register both the property and related tenancy contracts at the Abu Dhabi Municipality. As per your rights as a tenant in Abu Dhabi, you can seek and verify the property registration certificate from the landlord. The tenancy contract must mandatorily be in Arabic and optionally in English. Alternatively, the registration at ADM can be carried out through a property management company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Occupancy_in_Abu_Dhabi_Rental_and_Residential_Property\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupancy in Abu Dhabi Rental and Residential Property<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8059 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Occupancy-in-Abu-Dhabi-Rental-and-Residential-Property.jpg\" alt=\"Occupancy in Abu Dhabi Rental and Residential Property\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Occupancy-in-Abu-Dhabi-Rental-and-Residential-Property.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Occupancy-in-Abu-Dhabi-Rental-and-Residential-Property-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Occupancy-in-Abu-Dhabi-Rental-and-Residential-Property-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per the tenancy laws in Abu Dhabi, certain regulations pertaining to rental unit occupancy exist.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A residential apartment must have a minimum of 14 sq. m available for each resident.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tenants should not overcrowd the residential property by utilising halls or corridors as a substitute for bedrooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A maximum of one family is allowed to occupy a residential apartment, whereas only up to three people can occupy a single bedroom, in the case of bachelors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The landlords are forbidden from leasing a single residential property as multiple units without seeking prior permission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a family rents a residential property, they cannot share it with unrelated individuals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Housing_Fees\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing Fees<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per Abu Dhabi Council Resolution No. 13, the tenant must pay the rental unit&#8217;s housing fee to the Abu Dhabi Municipality. The standard housing fee rate in Abu Dhabi is 3% of the annual rent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abu_Dhabi_Rent_Dispute_Settlement_Committee_RDSC\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi Rent Dispute Settlement Committee (RDSC)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8060 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Whats-the-Takeaway.jpg\" alt=\"Rent Dispute Settlement Committee in Abu Dhabi\" width=\"1440\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Whats-the-Takeaway.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Whats-the-Takeaway-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Whats-the-Takeaway-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Whats-the-Takeaway-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rental dispute settlement committee of Abu Dhabi handles tenancy disputes between the tenant and the landlord. Abu Dhabi Rent Dispute Settlement Committee (RDSC) is generally deemed binding upon both parties. However, if the claim amount exceeds AED 50,000, the tenant or the landlord can file an appeal within 15 days. For claims exceeding 300,000, either party can approach the Court of Cessation within a month of the judgement date. The legislation also states that the tenancy contract must be registered in the Abu Dhabi Municipality&#8217;s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tawtheeq\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">system to submit a dispute application to the Committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_File_Rental_Disputes_in_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to File Rental Disputes in Abu Dhabi?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To file a rental dispute with RDSC, follow the steps listed here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the RDSC service desk and apply with the required attachments. These include a copy of the rental agreement, trade license for businesses, copy of passport, two copies of the original petition, and a power of Attorney where applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the complaint form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the required fees and make sure you obtain a receipt. This is generally 4% of the annual rent, capped at AED 10,000, the cost for newspaper advertisements when needed and additional service\/deposit charges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subsequently, you shall be given a date for the first session<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abu_Dhabi_Tenancy_Laws_vs_Dubai_Tenancy_laws\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi Tenancy Laws vs Dubai Tenancy laws<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though both Abu Dhabi and Dubai have comparable rental rates, there are quite a few key differences between the tenancy laws of the two emirates.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Dubai tenancy laws, the rent can only be increased if the rental property&#8217;s current rent is between 11% and 20% of the average rent. However, according to the tenancy laws in Abu Dhabi, a 5% rent increase is allowed annually.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Dubai, the landlord must inform the tenants of any hike in rent at least three months before the rental contract expiry, and the tenant must revert at least 60 days before the contract expiry. However, in Abu Dhabi, the landlord is mandated to inform the tenants of rent hikes only 60 days before lease expiry, in the case of residential apartments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi rental contract registration is done through Abu Dhabi Municipality&#8217;s (ADM) Tawtheeq system. In Dubai, the rental contract is registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) through the Ejari system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What&#8217;s the Takeaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi is currently one of the most preferred locations for expatriates after Dubai. However, many have been second-guessing their decision to move to Abu Dhabi due to the rent increase. Once you understand the important tenancy laws in Abu Dhabi, navigating the tricky waters of renting a property becomes easier. For instance, knowing that your Abu Dhabi landlord can only increase a maximum of 5% of your rent annually can save you from exploitation. Knowing your rights as a tenant can save you from undesirable tenant\u2013landlord disputes. Similarly, it can also avert possible legal hassles or fines. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For further information on tenants&#8217; rights in Abu Dhabi and related queries, you can directly visit the official website of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi Municipality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some More Useful Articles for You :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.665%; height: 302px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>All About Abu Dhabi Property Laws<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/abu-dhabi-property-laws-invart\">Abu Dhabi Property Laws<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Guide To New Bounced Cheque Law in UAE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-bounced-cheque-law-in-uae-accart\">New Bounced Cheque Law in UAE<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Know About Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-abu-dhabi-livart\">Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Abu Dhabi\u2019s Free Attractions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-abu-dhabi-ptvart\">Places To Visit in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_landlord_evict_a_tenant_in_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>Can a landlord evict a tenant in Abu Dhabi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, a landlord can evict a tenant in a residential unit by serving an eviction notice at least two months before the lease expiry date.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_rules_of_a_tenancy_agreement\"><\/span>What are the rules of a tenancy agreement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGenerally, a tenancy contract consists of mutual terms of the agreement between the tenant and the landlord concerning rent price, maintenance, tenancy period and such. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_landlord_evict_the_tenant_forcefully\"><\/span>Can the landlord evict the tenant forcefully?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAs per Abu Dhabi rules, the landlord can only evict the tenant after serving an eviction notice two months before the lease expiry date. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_landlord_evict_you_without_a_court_order\"><\/span>Can a landlord evict you without a court order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf a landlord has already issued a Notice for Eviction (NOE) two months before lease expiry, they can evict you once the tenancy contract expires without a court order. The RDSC can ask tenants of at least two years to vacate a property if it deems that the property has suffered damages due to the tenant. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_landlord_terminate_the_tenancy_agreement\"><\/span>Can the landlord terminate the tenancy agreement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, both the landlord and the tenant have the right to terminate the tenancy agreement. 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