A UAE-based landlord can evict a tenant in India through the rent controller or civil court under the state's rent law. Punjab and Chandigarh law, among others, gives an NRI owner a quicker remedy where the house is genuinely needed for the owner's own use. You appoint an attorney holder through a power of attorney attested in the UAE, and we conduct the case.
- Document route
- UAE notary, MOFA attestation, then Indian Embassy or Consulate attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 1h30 ahead of UAE time all year (no daylight saving)
- Punjab NRI right
- Section 13-B, East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act 1949
- Without rent control
- Notice under section 106, Transfer of Property Act
Tenant Eviction from the UAE: how it works
We check the rent agreement, its registration and the payment record, and identify the governing law. A legal notice terminates the tenancy and demands arrears. In Punjab and Chandigarh, section 13-B of the rent law allows an eligible NRI owner to seek eviction for own use by a summary procedure, once. Kerala, Delhi, Maharashtra and other states have their own rules and grounds, such as arrears, subletting or damage, and states adopting the Model Tenancy Act have set up rent authorities with shorter timelines.
The eviction petition is filed with ownership and tenancy evidence, and courts commonly direct the tenant to deposit arrears and continue paying rent into court, which often brings a settlement. If contested, evidence is led, with your affidavit and video testimony where permitted. After the order, we pursue execution. We also draft a new, registered agreement and a police verification for future tenants, which avoids most problems.
What clients in the UAE should know
- Rental income from India is taxed in India; the UAE does not tax personal income, so there is no foreign tax credit question there.
- A tenant paying rent to a non-resident landlord must deduct tax at source; ask for TDS certificates each year.
- Police verification of tenants is required in many Indian cities and helps if the tenant later disappears with arrears.
Step by step from the UAE
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits the UAE, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in the UAE
UAE notary, MOFA attestation, then Indian Embassy or Consulate attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in the UAE where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in the UAE. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Tenant Eviction, or see all services for clients in the UAE and the NRI Property Law practice area.
Questions from clients in the UAE
Can my father in India file the eviction case?
Yes, as your attorney holder, though you may need to file an affidavit about your need for the property.
How long does eviction take?
From a few months to a few years, depending on the state and the tenant's defence.
Does an eleven-month agreement need registration?
Agreements under twelve months need not be registered in most states, but registration strengthens your position.