Tenancy and lease agreements

We advise landlords, tenants, and property managers on all aspects of lease agreements, tenancy disputes, and regulatory compliance across the UAE’s residential and commercial real estate sectors.

Practice Overview

Tenancy and lease arrangements require careful legal structuring to ensure enforceability, fairness, and compliance with UAE rental laws. At Kayrouz & Associates, we draft and review lease agreements that reflect the needs of both landlords and tenants while reducing the risk of future disputes.

Our team advises on all lease types, from residential and commercial tenancies to long-term ground leases and build-to-lease arrangements. We ensure contracts meet the requirements of the relevant emirate’s rental regulations and align with broader property investment goals.

We represent clients in disputes involving rent increases, early terminations, breach of lease terms, and eviction actions. Whether through the Rental Dispute Settlement Centres or the courts, we pursue cost-effective outcomes that safeguard our clients’ financial and reputational interests.

We also advise on leasing strategy for developers and real estate investors, helping structure tenant relationships to maximise asset value and reduce exposure.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial and residential leases
  • Advising on rights and obligations under tenancy laws
  • Handling eviction, non-payment, and lease breach claims
  • Representing clients before rental dispute committees
  • Structuring long-term and mixed-use lease arrangements
  • Advising on rental caps, renewal terms, and exit options
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Göksu Öznergiz

    Associate

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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