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Understanding Tenancy Rules in Sharjah, UAE
in Legal Advice
If you are living in the United Arab Emirates, you already know that Sharjah is one of the most preferred residential areas for expats not just because of its tourist attractions such as Sharjah National Park, Al Majaz Waterfront and Al Qasba but also because of its affordability and the wide range of properties.
But just like any other emirates in the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah also has tenancy rules that you must know if ever you are planning to relocate in the area as the emirate is known for its meticulous implementation of tenancy contract. Any changes to their law you must be staying up to date to know what rights you have as a tenant in the emirate, and in this blog post we will be talking about the details of their rental laws.
Bachelor Accommodation Rules
Renting a home for bachelors and laborers may not come as easy as it is for other expatriates. Low-income laborers and backers can only rent homes in designated industrial areas, they are prohibited from renting apartments in residential areas. They can share rooms but subletting is strictly prohibited in some regions.
However, executive bachelors such as doctors, engineers, etc., can also reside in residential buildings in Sharjah with the owner’s permission.
Number of Occupants Allowed in Rental Units
Studio Apartments - 3 Occupants
1 BHK Apartments - 3 Occupants
2 BHK Apartments - 6 Occupants
3 BHK Apartments - 9 Occupants
See the numbers above for references if you are planning to start a new chapter of your life in Sharjah. According to Sharjah Tenancy Laws, the tenants must inform their landlord about the number of tenants when they are renting a property. This rule protects the privacy of the family and helps decrease the number of workers who were illegally residing in the emirate.
Tenancy Contract Renewal
A grace period of 90 days is given to tenants to renew their Sharjah tenancy contract and if they fail to do so, they must pay an attestation fine to the Sharjah Municipality that ranges from AED 200 to AED 250. You can do the contract renewal digitally, at Tasheel offices, Authorized typing centers or through a real estate agent. The contract renewal must be signed by both parties, the landlord and the tenant and then it should be submitted to the Sharjah Municipality for fee payment.
Tenant’s Rights in Sharjah
- As per the tenancy contract agreement, the legal duty of the landlord is to carry out regular maintenance of the rental property. However, minor tinkering and maintenance are to be done by the tenants.
- If the landlord passes away or sells the property, the lease should continue to be in effect according to the initial agreement between the landlord and the tenant.
- Landlords are only allowed to terminate the rental agreement in specific circumstances such as when they want to occupy the property for themselves and have no other appropriate place to live, or they want to demolish the property or carry out extensive maintenance that would require the eviction of the tenants. And in order to do this, they must have the permission from the Sharjah Municipality and provide a three-month eviction notice to the tenant.
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