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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Neelanjit Das

New Dubai shared housing rental law: 5 big changes as land department can now order tenant eviction, cancel landlord permits if new rules are not followed

Dubai has taken a significant step towards regulating one of its most sensitive real estate challenges, with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and the ruler of Dubai, signing law No. (4) of 2026, governing shared housing across the Emirate.

The new law brings shared residential arrangements, commonly known as shared housing or bedspace rental, under a formal legal framework, setting clear rules for owners, developers and tenants alike.

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