No, landlords are not legally permitted to disconnect utility services like DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) or Empower as a means to force a tenant to leave. Such actions are considered illegal under Dubai rental laws. Disputes between landlords and tenants must be resolved through the appropriate legal channels, such as the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC), rather than by cutting off essential services.
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