# How to Send Legal Notice to Landlord in the UAE: A Tenant's Guide How to send legal notice to landlord: write down the problem, say what you want and by when, then have the notice notarised and keep proof of how it reached the landlord. We draft it with you, and our in-house notary public notarises it at our Business Bay office, online or at your home, in Dubai and the UAE. WhatsApp +971 52 947 5935, 24/7, and tell us what the landlord has not done. ## At a Glance A legal notice is a formal written demand. It is not a court case. The tenant signs it. Our in-house notary public checks the identity of the signer and notarises it. It names the contract, the problem and what you ask the landlord to do. Keep copies and proof of delivery. If the landlord does not reply, rent disputes go to the proper dispute body or an advocate. We prepare documents; we do not promise outcomes. ## When a Tenant Sends a Legal Notice to a Landlord A tenant sends a legal notice when talking has not worked and a clear written record is needed. The notice puts your request, the facts and your date in one document. It can also help later if the matter goes to a dispute body. Common reasons are listed below. Each one starts from the tenancy contract, so have it ready. * The landlord has not returned the security deposit. * A repair has been asked for and not done. * The landlord has not done something the contract says they must. * The landlord has asked you to leave and you disagree. ## Security Deposit, Repairs and Other Common Reasons For a legal notice for security deposit, write the amount you paid, the date, and the date the tenancy ended. Add your bank details if you want the money sent there. Attach proof of payment. For repairs, list what is broken, when you first reported it and how you reported it. Messages, emails and photos help. Keep the tone factual. A notice full of anger is harder to use later. A notice from a tenant is the other side of the notices a landlord sends. Our page on [legal notices in the UAE](https://notarypublicindubai.com/legal-notices/) explains the general process, and the page on [breach of contract notices](https://notarypublicindubai.com/legal-notices/breach-of-contract/) covers a landlord's failure to follow a contract. ![Hands writing on paper at a table, how to send legal notice to landlord](https://notarypublicindubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/hands-writing-on-paper-at-a-table-how-to-send-legal-notice-to-landlord.jpg) Send us your question Tell us the document, who signs it and where it will be used. We reply with the route, the list of what to bring and your price. ## What the Notice Must Say Before you decide how to send legal notice to landlord, get the content right. There is no single format that every body asks for. We draft yours to fit your contract and your request. Most notices include: Your full name, address and the rented unit. The landlord's full name and address, as in the tenancy contract. The tenancy contract number and dates. The facts, in order, with dates. What you ask the landlord to do, and the date by which you ask it. A list of attached papers. Your signature, at the notary appointment. Do not copy a free sample from the internet. A sample made for another country or another problem can weaken your notice. Send us your contract and a short summary, and we draft it. ## How to Send Legal Notice to Landlord: Notarising and Serving It Our in-house notary public checks your identity and notarises the notice. In Dubai, notarial acts follow Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013, and federally they follow [Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022](https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1563). You can sign in person at our Business Bay office, online by video through the UAE remote notarisation channels such as the [Ministry of Justice e-Notary system](https://www.moj.gov.ae/en/services/esystems/e-notary.aspx), or at your home. We tell you if your document can be done online. Notarising the notice does not deliver it. After it is notarised, send it in a way that leaves proof, such as a method you can show later. The right method depends on your contract and the body that may read it, so ask us or an advocate before you send. ### What to Bring * Your passport or Emirates ID. * The tenancy contract. * Proof of payment, such as the deposit receipt or bank transfer. * Messages, emails or photos about the problem. * The landlord's full name and address. ### Steps 01 Send us your contract and a short summary on WhatsApp. 02 We draft the notice and send it to you for checking. 03 You sign before our in-house notary public. 04 You send the notarised notice and keep proof of delivery. ![Four steps showing how to send legal notice to landlord](https://notarypublicindubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/steps-219aacac6faa.png) ## What Happens After the Landlord Receives It The landlord may reply, pay, repair or refuse. Keep every reply. If there is no answer by the date in your notice, the next step is the body that hears rent disputes, or an advocate. We do not appear in court and we cannot promise what a landlord or a court will do. Watch for ## Mistakes to Avoid * Writing the notice before reading the tenancy contract. * Leaving out dates, amounts or the contract number. * Signing before the notary appointment. * Sending the notice without keeping a copy and proof of delivery. * Asking for something the contract does not give you. ## Cost Price Our service price depends on the notice, so we quote it when you send the details. If a translation is needed, legal translation is from AED 50 per page. Government fees are paid on top, at cost, exactly as the authority charges them. The federal schedule lists AED 200 per party for authenticating signatures on an instrument of unspecified value. Home visits are quoted on request. [All prices](https://notarypublicindubai.com/pricing/) ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I send a legal notice to my landlord for the security deposit? Write the notice with the deposit amount, the contract dates and proof of payment, then have it notarised. After that, send it in a way you can prove, and keep a copy. Our [legal notices page](https://notarypublicindubai.com/legal-notices/) explains the process. ### Is there a legal notice to landlord format for the UAE? There is no single format that every body asks for. A good notice names the contract, the facts, your request and your date. We draft it to fit your contract. ### Does a legal notice to a landlord need a notary? It does not always need one, but a notarised notice carries a verified signature and a clear date. If you plan to rely on it later, ask us or an advocate whether notarising is wise in your case. ### What if the landlord does not reply to the legal notice? Keep your copy and proof of delivery. The next step is the body that hears rent disputes, or an advocate. We prepare the notice, but we do not represent you in court. 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