Sharjah's new rental law requires landlords to ratify contracts within 15 days, restricts rent increases for three years, and clarifies eviction conditions to enhance tenant security.
Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah has enacted a new rental law requiring landlords to ratify contracts within 15 days. The law restricts rent increases for three years and clarifies conditions for eviction, aiming to enhance tenant security. It applies to various property types but excludes agricultural lands and employer-provided housing. Tenants can seek judicial help if landlords fail to ratify contracts. This initiative seeks to stabilize the rental market in Sharjah.
September 23, 2024
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