UAE: Why Dubai landlords are paying price for houses with partitions and now the world news is removing virgin
Following a comprehensive enforcement campaign by Dubai authorities against the division of illegal room in residential units, many zamindars are now working with serious property damage, expensive repair and change in rent strategies. As tightening the new rules, the owners of the property are giving priority to small families and corporate tenants, implementing more intensive background investigations to prevent future violations.
Cracks on partition units: region, work and legal support
In the last week of June, Dubai Municipality launched a target campaign in major residential areas to clamp down on unauthorized structural amendments within apartment units, in coordination with the Dubai Land Department and the Directorate of Civil Defense. Areas such as Al Rigga, Al Murachakabat, Al Satwa, Al Barsha, and Al Rafa were among the primary focus areas due to their high population density and previous incidents of illegal division. The municipality confirmed that the building owners were given formal advance warnings through written notice, who urge to follow the housing rules before the inspection starts. The declared goal of the campaign was to eliminate safety threats generated by internal divisions and educate both property owners and tenants about the need to obtain proper approval for any structural amendments. Under the Dubai Tribal Act, specific segments clearly prohibit changing or changing the rental units without the landlord and competent authorities: written approval:
- Article 24 (law number 26 of 2007): A tenant cannot use or use a rented unit without pre -written consent from the landlord.
- Article 19: Tenants should maintain property in good condition and avoid making changes without both approval and the required license from the official bodies.
Dubai civil defense , - Article 25 (1) (E) (amended by law number 33 of 2008): If a tenant makes structural changes that compromise or cause losses, whether intentional or negligent, whether the landlord has the legal right to end the contract and find out eviction.
Even installing temporary amendments, such as gypsum division, falls under these laws and requires clear permission. Any violation is considered a violation, putting potentially living and structure in danger.
Report and financial burden on landlords
Significant damage was detected in many apartments after the crack. According to a Khaleej Times report, in many cases, the entire apartment was divided into small cubals using plywood and curtains, which were converted into areas of sleep with the kitchen, and the ventilation systems were blocked, including molds, water damage and compromised serious issues. A landlord allegedly spent DH45,000 in several months to repair an apartment. Restoration was included in unauthorized division, mold treatment, deep cleaning, painting and ongoing maintenance to live again. In another case, a standard two-bedroom flat was divided into five small sections with minimal ventilation. Even after the removal of the partition, there was constant odor and structural damage. Some owners only discovered the range of violations when the new building management or employees flagged off unusual circumstances. Earlier, some security personnel either failed to report illegal amendments or were allegedly complicated. Specific repair efforts include:
- Abolishing illegal division
- Recurrence and retired
- Dark cleaning to remove residues and molds
- Ventilation and ductwork repair or replace
Depending on the severity of damage in these measures, more than DH40,000 DH40,000 DH40,000 landlords are costing from DH12,000.
Changes in tenant preferences and strict veating processes
In response to violations and disadvantages, the landlords have begun to recreate their tenant screening protocols. Many who were earlier unaware of sublating and division within their units are now more cautious. Zamindars are now:
- Emirates ID, Job Profile and Tenant Checking History
- Prioritize
- Standing, long -term living as tenants to avoid single virgin people
- Conducting more frequent unit inspection to catch early signs of unauthorized use
The recent enforcement has also made tenants more alert, knowing that sudden inspection and possible expulsion is now a real possibility. From the point of view of a landlord, paying to pay a single legal tenant or family to pay, improves accountability, and reduces the risk of illegally sabling. It marks a significant change from previous criteria, where there was a low -cost option for split housing residents, especially workers and graduates. These rooms were often listed on social media and property platforms as DH600 per month. However, the authorities have emphasized that these amendments are illegal, serious fire risks, and obstruct emergency withdrawal.
Public safety and regulatory compliance
Officials emphasized that the initiative is not only a regulator, but is based in public safety concerns. Poorly -manufactured partitions and changes can disrupt emergency exit, compromise fire security systems, and block airflows, leading to a condition of being dangerous. The purpose of Dubai municipality campaign is:
- Prevent fire and structural failures due to congested and unauthorized division
- Increase awareness about legal requirements for internal amendments
- Improve long -term housing standards by discouraging makeshift housing
- Strengthen communication with property owners about safety and compliance
While some residents argue that divided houses provide the necessary ability in an expensive city, the municipality suggests that security and regulatory compliance take precedence. Similar enforcement actions have been observed in the other Emirates, with long restrictions on the shared and the partition of the unauthorized room.
