Tenancy, Rent & Eviction in Qatar: Your Rights (2026)
Qatar Law 4/2008: no active rent cap, eviction grounds, 2-month deposit cap, and the Rent Disputes Settlement Committee (hotline 184).
In Qatar there is no active statutory rent cap for residential leases (rent is market-driven on renewal, and the Council of Ministers retains power to impose caps). Eviction is limited to defined grounds (non-payment, unauthorized subletting, breach/public order, demolition of a building ≥15 years old, owner-occupation with 6 months' notice). Security deposits may not exceed 2 months' rent. Disputes go to the Rent Disputes Settlement Committee, not the ordinary courts.
FAQ
Is there a rent cap in Qatar?
No active statutory cap currently applies to residential leases; renewal rent is market-based by agreement, though the Council of Ministers retains the power to impose caps.
What is the maximum security deposit in Qatar?
It cannot exceed two months' rent for residential premises, returned after deduction of documented liabilities at lease end.
How much notice for owner-occupation eviction in Qatar?
At least 6 months, where the landlord or a first-degree relative (without a suitable home) intends to occupy the property.