What happens if my tenant stops paying rent?

Your manager serves a formal 30-day payment notice via notary or registered mail. If it goes unpaid, they file at the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC) for the arrears plus eviction under Dubai law. A straightforward non-payment case runs roughly 3-4 months to vacant possession. Self-help - changing locks or cutting utilities - is illegal; only a court order can evict.