UAE Property: 'Can I stay in my company-rented apartment after resigning?'
Question: I recently relocated to Dubai for work and my employer has rented an apartment for me as part of my package. The tenancy contract is in the company's name and the company pays the rent directly to the landlord, although I'm the person living there with my family. I'm considering leaving the company for another job. The HR department has told me that if I resign, I may have to leave the…
The UAE Property article addresses a question from a reader named Michael, who is considering resigning from his job in Dubai and leaving the company-rented apartment. The article clarifies that the legal tenant in this situation is the company, not the individual employee, and that the contractual relationship with the landlord is primarily with the company.
Michael is advised to check the tenancy agreement, Ejari registration, and employment contract or company housing policy to understand the specific provisions regarding the termination of the company-provided accommodation. The article also mentions that the landlord may be open to replacing the corporate tenancy with a new agreement in Michael's name once the company's obligations have been met.
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