UAE Property: 'Can my tenant legally list my apartment as a holiday rental without my consent?'
Question: I own an apartment in Dubai Marina, which I've rented to the same tenant for two years. A neighbour recently contacted me because different people appear to be entering the apartment every few days with suitcases. I checked one of the holiday rental websites and, to my surprise, found what appears to be my apartment being advertised for short-term stays . I never agreed to this and my…
In Dubai, tenants are not permitted to legally list their rental property as a holiday rental without the landlord's consent. The tenancy agreement determines the tenant's allowed use of the apartment, and subletting without the landlord's agreement is not allowed in Dubai. If a tenant is found to be using the property for short-term rental purposes without the landlord's permission, the landlord could face problems if any issues arise.
It is advisable to document any evidence of the tenant's unauthorized holiday rental activities and communicate with the tenant to clarify the situation.
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