أسئلة وأجوبة
أسئلة وأجوبة
6 متاح 6 • عرض الجميعEarly termination of a tenancy contract and refund of the paid rent
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Q: I live in Dubai and I want to terminate my tenancy contract after 3 months.
I lived here for last 3 years in the same flat. As per the tenancy contract, in case of termination of the contract by the tenant, the tenant has to pay minimum 2 months rent as a penalty.
The agent has asked me to pay this penalty but he is not refunding me the full balance amount of rent. He is calculating the balance refund rent on 10% less than the actual rent in tenancy contract.
Is this legal as there is no such clause in the contract nor agent has informed me earlier during signing the contract.
Please advise what to do.

2017/09/13
3059
Real property amenities and the right to terminate a lease
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Q: I have paid three cheques up until the end of November 2017 when it is being demolished. I need to move out into staff accommodation in August when the next cheque is due. The relationship with the landlord company is not great. I have had 4 cheques bounce. 2 - my fault, 2 - theirs. I am being charged 8 thousand for this which I will pay.
They have however not kept the swimming pool clean. I have many emails with photos showing the green pool and requests for it to be kept clean. Can I terminate the contract as they are not keeping it clean?

2017/03/19
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نزاع إيجاري حول بند إنهاء عقد قبل حلول أجله 
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س: لديّ عقد إيجار يمتد إلى سبتمبر 2018، لكنني فقدت وظيفتي. لذا، أنا مضطر إلى إنهاء عقد الإيجار مع إخطار صاحب الشقة قبل ذلك بشهر.
لكن صاحب الشقة طلب مني إيجار شهرين بعد تاريخ الإخلاء.
برجاء مساعدتي.

2018/02/06
1000
Is there a timeframe for a refund after canceling the rental contract before moving in?



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Q: Dear Questioner,
I signed a rental contract. Two days later, my circumstances changed, requiring me to cancel the contract. This was still 15 days before the move-in date. I had not received the keys, and the flat was not yet ready.
Unfortunately, the agent insisted that the first payment be made by direct transfer, not a cheque. Since I canceled, they have emailed to acknowledge the cancellation, but I haven't heard anything since.
There is a two-month penalty written into the contract, so I am waiting for the returned cheques and the rest of the rent (minus the two-month penalty) to be returned.
Is there a mandatory timeframe for this to be completed?
Three weeks have passed since their acknowledgment.
Thanks in advance!




2024/07/15
157
Can I get the rent cheques back if I decided to cancel the tenancy shortly after signing the agreement?




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Q: The landlord has entered and signed a 1-year tenancy agreement with a tenant on 10.10 with a move-in date 4 weeks later, and on 07.11. collected 4 cheques (3 + 1 security deposit).
1 day before moving in the tenant decided to abruptly cancel and demanded for the cheques not to be deposited. Ejari has not yet been registered as it was planned to be done after the key handover.
Is the landlord entitled to deposit the cheques (security cheque + 1 cheque) and demand 2 months' rent as a penalty?
The tenancy contract has no explicit early termination clause. What are the rights of the landlord in this case to protect and address the financial inconvenience?
Thank you.





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2024/11/06
180
Can the landlord ask for two months penalty if I break the contract before signing Ejari?




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Q: After having signed the rental contract and handed the cheques, I communicated to the landlord that I no longer wanted to start the rental.
I did so with more than a week's notice before the rental start date. No Ejari has been signed.
The landlord is now asking me to pay a 2-month penalty. is this legal?





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2024/11/28
70
المدونة القانونية
2 متاح 2 • عرض الجميعإجراءات مركز فض المنازعات الإيجارية في دبي 21
تخضع العلاقة بين المستأجرين ومالكي العقارات في دبي للقانون رقم 33 لعام 2008 بشأن العلاقة بين مالكي ومستأجري العقارات في إمارة دبي. تتم إحالة منازعات الإيجار الناتجة إلى مركز فض المنازعات الإيجارية ("RDSC") الذي تم إنشاؤه بموجب المرسوم رقم 26 لعام 2013 للتوفيق بين الأطراف والوصول إلى حل ودي أو طلب إصدار حكم نهائي وإنفاذه من خلال مركز فض المنازعات الإيجارية.
2018/10/20
21381
ما يلزمك معرفته عند استئجار عقار في الإمارات العربية المتحدة 5
مقال في صورة مقابلة يتناول موضوع العقارات السكنية المُباعة بالتجزئة فيما يتعلق بالمسؤولية عن صيانة الممتلكات العقارية وتداعيات التخلُّف عن سداد الإيجار في الإمارات العربية المتحدة. مقتبس من المدونة الصوتية القانونية للمحامية لودميلا يامالوفا، مؤسسة مشروع لوجيكال مع لايلو.
2020/02/24
3946
قوانين وتشريعات
3 متاح 3 • عرض الجميعLaw No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 12
The provisions of this Law apply to real property leased out in the Emirate of Dubai, including vacant and agricultural lands, but excluding hotel establishments and real property provided by natural or legal persons as accommodation to their employees at no charge.
2007/11/26
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Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 8
Provisions of this Law supersede articles (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), (14), (15), (25), (26), (29), and (36) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai.
2008/12/01
24995
Decree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai 0
This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.
2013/09/18
7301

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Needed to know if I am eligible to file for mutual divorce as an Indian expat living in Dubai and holding an Indian passport and also have Canadian PR.
My husband is a Canadian citizen working in Saudi on a work visa.
What are my rights?
Can I ask for alimony?
Can I file for divorce from Dubai?
I have no children from the marriage.
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My cousin has multiple penal judgments of fine and jail. How will this be calculated? 0
My cousin is in the central jail of Al Awir since October 2024 till date 20/03/25. She has 6 different penal cases all judgements are done, last one was done yesterday.
In total, she has a fine of about 135000, 1 month in jail, and deportation in 1 case.
How will this be calculated moving forward?
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Does a cheque bounce effect my AECB score ? Is there a policy for this? 0
Does a cheque bounce affect my AECB score?
Is there a policy for this?
2025/03/20
88
What are my options after my rental renewal offer and deposit was rejected by the owner? 0
Hello,
I submitted an offer and deposit through the trustee office, but the owner rejected it. What is the next step?
They sent an email notification stating that if not renewed within the contract's end time, 500 AED will be deducted for each additional day of stay.
2025/03/20
63
How can I cancel my visa and POA for financial matters if I have a travel ban for company bounced cheque? 0
I am seeking urgent guidance regarding my current visa status in the UAE. I was previously employed by a company that has now shut down, but my visa is still under that company.
During my tenure, I held Power of Attorney (POA) for all financial matters. However, after a cheque issued by the company bounced, the owner revoked my POA without my knowledge.
The company officially closed last year, and the owner (a lady) has been missing since the case emerged.
No one from the company is responding, and I am currently stuck in Dubai due to a travel ban imposed on me related to this case.
I need clarification on the following points:
How can I cancel my existing visa under this closed company?
Will I be able to obtain a new visa under another company despite the travel ban?
Are there any legal blocks or restrictions affecting my visa or employment options?
What legal steps can I take to resolve this situation?
I would appreciate your guidance on the next steps and any possible solutions.
2025/03/20
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