UAE: Non-citizens not allowed to rent houses in Al Dhaid
Based on the directives of the Sharjah Ruler, Al Dhaid Municipality has confirmed that renting houses to non-citizens within residential neighbourhoods is strictly prohibited. The decision is aimed at protecting the privacy of citizens as well as their customs and traditions. He issued the directive after meeting with the people of the city on several occasions.
Non-citizens are banned from renting houses in all eight residential neighbourhoods of the city. The municipality councils, suburbs and village councils are responsible for enforcing this rule. If a complaint is received about an expat living in these areas, the municipality will inform the owner about Sheikh Sultan’s directives. Relevant authorities have been urged to initiate a scheme to establish rental housing in the city.
This came in response to a caller who complained about the absence of a law prohibiting renting in residential neighbourhoods.
