Abu Dhabi and Dubai governments block tenant evictions during the pandemic – The National

Abu Dhabi and Dubai governments block tenant evictions during the pandemic – The National

Both emirates have banned all rental eviction cases for two months. Abu Dhabi and Dubai tenants struggling to pay their rent during the coronavirus pandemic are exempt from eviction after the government issued new directives to protect them.. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, temporarily suspended all eviction judgements related to residential and commercial facilities in the emirate during March and April, according to a Wednesday statement from the Dubai Media Office.. "The generous gesture reflects the leadership's humanitarian considerations at a time when people are facing challenges," the Dubai Media Office added.. While landlords have a robust list of rights to protect them if a tenant cannot pay their rent, under rental laws facilitated by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, "their priorities right now are to the well-being and safeguarding of tenants", the Dubai Land Department told The National on Tuesday.. No case has been filed as a direct result of the virus, the Dubai Land Department, said.. Real estate agents confirmed that landlords are already being flexible with tenants struggling financially.. Developers in the UAE are offering more favourable terms for their residential clients.. In