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Questions & Answers
6 available 6 • View allEarly termination of tenancy contract in Dubai
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Q: Hi,
My rental contract expires in December 2016, however, since I can't afford the rent I am giving my two months notice to vacate the place by September 2016 paying 2 months rent.
However, the landlord tells me that I can't stay in the place during my notice period and I still have to pay rent for 2 months.
Please advise.

Aug 3, 2016
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Issue with rental cheques paid up front
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Q: Sir,
I have released 7 post dated cheques for house renting on January 12. January 15 is the date of the 1st cheque which is valued 9k. But on January 15, my bank froze my account because my company terminated me. So I told them to not withdraw the cheque coz I got no money in it and I'm cancelling that property.
When I asked them I need to collect my cheque, they told me I cannot. Not unless I pay them 9000.
Do they have the right to do this? I am in a deep problem as they filed a case against me regarding this. So, I want to know.
Thank you.

May 21, 2017
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What to do if your cheque was wrongfully encashed
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Q: Hi,
I hired a real estate agent from Dubbizle Abu Dhabi. We reached a consensus of AED6,500/- commission for his services. Once I liked the property, I gave AED5,000/- cheque as security. Later, after signing the tenancy contract I gave cash AED5,000/- to him. As AED1,500/- was pending, I didn't take the cheque back.
Later from the landlord, I got the information that he took an extra commission of AED5,000/- from the landlord as well by telling him that we are relatives and he is not charging any commission from me. So the landlord increased the rent by AED5,000/- and once the payment was made to the landlord (single payment by my employer); landlord had already given AED5,000/- to the agent.
Later the agent called me to ask for remaining AED1,500/-. At this time I said 'no' as he has already made a double commission. I forgot about the cheque. Today I received a message from my bank that the cheque has been encashed and AED5,000/- has been deducted from my account.
What are my options now?

Nov 13, 2017
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How to prove paying the rent and vacating property against a claim by the landlord?
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Q: Hi there,
We were staying on a monthly rent basis in one small apartment which was vacated on 31 Jan 2021. We paid all rents but unfortunately, we don't have any proof for Nov, Dec and Jan.
Now the landlord has filed a case against us saying we are staying at the property and not paying them. Before leaving, we informed them through my email (which is not registered in the records) and cc my husband.
We didn't know that the paper we are signing was a sub-agreement as we never saw a contract before. Now based on this, they have filed a case and fine and rent is levied on us now if the case number is generated.
We have a hearing for settlement but the landlord is not agreeing to settle as he is asking us to sign a key form saying we vacated just now on the current date.
We need to travel urgently. Will we have a travel ban?
We want to resolve the case even if we travel.
Please advise

Jun 12, 2021
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What to do if my tenancy contract cannot be renewed as the property is blocked?

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Q: Hello.
I am a tenant in an apartment in Dubai (freehold), with the contract expiring in less than 90 days.
The landlord says he is unable to renew the contract without specifying a reason. He has also not informed me through any official channel.
I did some checks through DLD/RDC and found out that there is an active case on RDC and the property is listed as "property is blocked".
The case status mentions that the sell transaction is blocked, and Ejari is also blocked (the landlord had been trying to sell for some time) when the case was opened.
What are my options given that as a tenant I have no official knowledge of any of these and have every intention to renew my contract?


Jan 28, 2023
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Blocked property in DLD: Can I renew my tenancy contract and pay rent?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My landlord’s appointed management company reached out to me regarding the renewal of the tenancy contract. The building’s management informed me (verbally) that the apartment is blocked in DLD as the owner has pending service charges.
I confirmed and saw the apartment blocked in DLD.
Should I give my cheques for the new contract before this issue is settled?
Will I be able to register the renewed Ejari?
What happens if I don’t give the cheques until the case is resolved?
Is there any legal issue for me?
I don’t want to risk paying money when the contract is not officially registered in DLD.



Feb 13, 2023
1376
Laws & Regulations
4 available 4 • View allLaw 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.
Nov 26, 2007
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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.
Dec 1, 2008
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Law No. (16) of 2007 Establishing the Real Estate Regulatory Agency 1
By virtue of this Law, a public corporation named the “Real Estate Regulatory Agency” is established in the Emirate of Dubai. It is affiliated to Dubai Land Department. The objective of RERA is to regulate the real estate sector in the Emirate.
Jul 30, 2007
3242
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.
Sep 18, 2013
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