The case of non-renewable tenancy contracts.

The case of non-renewable tenancy contracts.

Go through every detail of the contract and make sure you understand all clauses

Has your tenancy contract of your ended and has the landlord demanded termination eviction instated of renewal check if you have signed a non renewal tenancy contract usually tenancy contract are enwalled expect if they are particularly marked nonrenewable or may have some clauses that make them non renewal led also sometimes the landlords writes the non renewal clauses in ambiguous words which the tenant may be unable to catch at all times of signed the contract.

This strategy is applied by some landlords so they may not be found bound to adhere to any rent cap or in case of DUBAI the RERA rental index. When the landlord issues a nonrenewal contract for one year he can ask the tenant to leaf if the tenant disagree to pay the increased rent in this situation the landlord can avoid any rent cap clause and lease the property to a new titan on a higher rent .
If he tenant has signed and willingly accepted the non-renewable clause in the contract, then he has to comply with the terms and honor the agreement.

As a tenant, before signing either for the first time tenancy contract or renewal contract, it is pertinent to go through it thoroughly and understand all the clauses perfectly. Taking legal device could be helpful to avoid any disputes later. This is particularly useful for expatriates new to Dubai. Also, a tenant should remember that no landlord can forcefully make him sign a non-renewable contract. But the landlord is entitled to send a non – renewable contract when renewal for the new term with a one-year notice.

In case the tenant has signed a non-renewable contract unknowingly and does want to vacate the property, he can try negotiating with the landlord by expressing his desire to renew the contract and see if he agrees. Typically landlords are aware that most tenants would like to renew the lease after the expiry of the original lease. If the landlords and tenants reach a mutually beneficial agreement, the matter can be resolved amicably.

Real Estate Tips

•    Ensure you have full understanding of the tenancy contract and tenancy rights

•    Negotiate with the landlord so you reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

•    Always prefer a renewable contract over a non-renewable one.