Separate tenancy agreement required for each occupant in Dubai shared housing
Article (25) of the same law requires the lessor to enter into a tenancy agreement with each occupant, register the agreement in the shared housing record, and provide the occupant with a copy of the agreement.
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According to Article (3) of the law No. (4) of 2026 regulating the occupancy and management of shared housing in the Emirate of Dubai, the law excludes collective labour accommodations from its scope. It is applied to all real estate units in the Emirate of Dubai, including special development areas and freehold zones. Article (25) of the same law requires the lessor to enter into a tenancy agreement with each occupant, register the agreement in the shared housing record, and provide the occupant with a copy of the agreement.
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Reported by: Gulf News 5 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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