Article 25(1)(a) provides a 30-day period from service of a rent-payment demand, unless the parties agreed otherwise. The statutory route requires service through a notary public or registered mail. Calculate the arrears accurately and preserve proof of service and any subsequent payments.
End-of-term eviction for sale, qualifying personal use, demolition or qualifying major works follows different conditions and at least 12 months' notice. Commercial non-occupation is a separate ground: without valid reason, 30 consecutive or 90 non-consecutive days in a year, unless otherwise agreed.
Use RDC proceedings where it has jurisdiction, followed by lawful enforcement. Certain free-zone disputes, finance leases and qualifying long-term leases are excluded. Do not change locks, cut utilities or obstruct access to force payment; the tenant may seek intervention and compensation.
A practical next step
Prepare the lease and Ejari, ownership or representation documents, arrears schedule, bank evidence and served notice. Have jurisdiction and the notice checked before filing for rent and possession.
Official sources
Law No. 33 of 2008 — Article 25, grounds and notices for eviction
Decree No. 26 of 2013 — RDC jurisdiction and exclusions, Article 6
Register a first-instance rental lawsuit — required documents
2026 explanatory notes on Article 34 — interference with a tenant's use