Tenancy Termination Notice
Used by tenants to inform landlords that they will not renew the tenancy contract at the end of the current term. UAE law requires 90 days notice before the contract end date.
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What is Tenancy Termination Notice?
Generate a tenancy termination notice for UAE rental property. Legally-required 90-day notice period before lease end date.
When do you need it?
Used by tenants to inform landlords that they will not renew the tenancy contract at the end of the current term. UAE law requires 90 days notice before the contract end date.
What should this document include?
- • Landlord / Property Manager Name
- • Landlord Address
- • Tenant Name
- • Property Address
- • Ejari Number
- • Lease Start Date
- • Lease End Date
- • Reason for Termination
- • Planned Move-out Date — Must be on or before the lease end date
- • Forwarding Address
- • Contact Phone
- • Notice Issue Date
How to prepare and submit this document
- 1 Check your Ejari contract end date. Log in to the Dubai REST app or check your Ejari certificate to confirm the exact contract expiry date. The 90-day notice period runs backward from that date — not from the day you decide to move.
- 2 Draft the notice with all contract details. Include the Ejari contract number, property address, your name as per the tenancy contract, and the exact move-out date. Vague notices without the contract reference are routinely rejected by landlords.
- 3 Send it 90+ days before expiry with proof. Email the notice to your landlord and property manager, and follow up with a registered courier or Notary Public notice if the landlord does not acknowledge within 7 days. Under Dubai Law 26/2007 Article 14, the burden of proof is on you.
- 4 Confirm handover and DEWA disconnection. Get written confirmation of the move-out inspection date, disconnect DEWA, and settle any outstanding utility bills before the final day. Keep the inspection report — it is your defense against unfair deposit deductions.
Common mistakes that get this document rejected
- ✕ Sending the notice on day 89 instead of day 90 — the landlord can legally claim the contract auto-renews
- ✕ Relying on WhatsApp or verbal notice alone; without written proof, the landlord can deny receiving it
- ✕ Forgetting to state the exact Ejari contract number — the notice is then not linked to a specific contract
- ✕ Assuming early termination is free — breaking a fixed-term lease early usually triggers a 2-month rent penalty unless the contract says otherwise
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss the 90-day deadline?
Under Dubai tenancy law, silence is treated as renewal. If neither party gives notice 90 days before expiry, the contract auto-renews on the same terms. You would then be locked in for another full term unless the landlord agrees otherwise.
Can I terminate early if the landlord fails to maintain the property?
Yes, but you must first file a complaint with the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDC). The RDC can authorize early termination without penalty if the landlord is in material breach. Do not simply move out — that exposes you to the 2-month penalty.
Does the 90-day rule apply to all emirates?
No. The 90-day notice is specific to Dubai (Law 26/2007 as amended). Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates have their own notice periods, typically 60 days. Always check the local municipality rules for the emirate where the property is located.