If you are a tenant in Dubai facing pressure to vacate your home because your landlord intends to sell, it is important to know that your existing tenancy contract remains legally binding. A landlord cannot simply demand you move out within two months just because they are listing the property for sale. Under Dubai’s rental regulations, the ownership transfer does not override your rights; the new buyer must honor the terms of your current lease until it naturally expires.

If a landlord truly intends to evict you to facilitate a sale, they are strictly required by law to provide a formal 12-month notice, which must be served either via a notary public or registered mail. This mandatory notice period only applies upon the expiry of your lease agreement, not during its active term. If your landlord fails to follow these specific legal procedures, you are entitled to remain in the property. Should a dispute arise, you have the right to seek a resolution through the Dubai Rental Disputes Center (RDC) to ensure your tenure is protected.