Dubai tenants: Can landlords cut AC or essential services during a dispute?

Gulf News · Zainab Husain · 2026-10-29 08:46 UTC

Discover Dubai's tenancy laws: Learn why landlords cannot disconnect essential services during rental disputes under Article 34 of Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007.

What tenants need to know about service disconnections and how to file a complaint

Dubai: Can a landlord disconnect your air conditioning (AC), electricity or water supply if you have unpaid rent or are involved in a rental dispute?

Under Dubai's tenancy law, landlords are prohibited from disconnecting essential services or interfering with a tenant's use of a property, even when there is an ongoing disagreement.

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