Sharjah is offering a clean slate for residents and landlords with informal rental contracts under the new Sharjah Tenant Rules 2025. A two-month grace period from November 1 to December 31, 2025, allows for lease regularization with a 50% fee exemption and a 100% fine waiver. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and legal protection in the emirate's housing market.
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