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How can I cancel the rent of my apartment because of maintenance that the owner refuses to do?
I have an apartment tenancy contract. It started only one month ago.
My apartment owner is not doing maintenance work. My first water bill was a big amount. Finally, I found an internal water leaking problem.
Every day my family faces a different problem. I need to cancel this for our safety. But they ask for 3 months' payment.
Please help me
Hello,
For the tenancy contract to be valid, the property owner must deliver the property to you in a condition fit for use.
If a defect arises that makes the execution of the contract impossible or causes ongoing harm, you have the right to terminate the contract.
First, you will send a notice to the property owner to rectify the issue within 7 days; otherwise, you will resort to legal action.
If there is no response, you can file a request with the RDC to appoint an expert from the municipality to inspect the property and document the damages.
After the expert submits their report, you can then file a lawsuit to terminate the contract, seek compensation for the damages incurred, and compel the owner to bear the court fees and expenses.
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question, I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.
If you're facing maintenance issues in your apartment and the landlord isn't addressing them, document the problems, notify the landlord in writing, and give them time to make repairs.
If the issues persist, contact municipal authorities in your emirate to report the issues and review your tenancy contract for termination clauses. Negotiate with the landlord if possible.
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