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Subletting property without landlord consent
Re-renting or subletting a leased property to another party without written permission from the original landlord
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Fine Amount
AED 50,000
Fine plus lease termination and potential eviction under UAE Tenancy Law
Why this rule exists
Protect landlord property rights and prevent unregulated short-term rental markets
How to avoid
Always obtain explicit written approval from the landlord before subletting any part of the property
Source: Dubai Tenancy Law No. 26 of 2007