Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
12 available 12 • View allEarly termination of Tawtheeq office lease contract
3
Q: I own a business in Abu Dhabi and my office is located in a business centre. The business centre issued a Tawtheeq and I renewed my trade licence.
Four months later, I gave a notice to the business centre to leave the office. They said I need to provide them with the new trade licence that has the new office address so they can give me back the 2 security checks and the one-month cash deposit they have.
I didn't rent a new office yet and I understood the business centre managed to cancel the Tawtheeq. However, they still insist on getting the updated trade licence with the new office address so they can rent again the office I was occupying, they said it was what the "Tawtheeq" department asks for.
Is this all legal? What are my options? Do I necessarily need to have a new office to claim my 2 cheques and deposit back?
Thanks

Sep 26, 2017
5212
Interpretation of the early termination clause in a tenancy contract
5
Q: Hi,
We just received our eviction notice from our Landlord for next summer 2018. We, however, would prefer exiting earlier.
In our current lease contract, we have the following clause: "The Parties agree that there may be instances where the tenant shall need to terminate the lease early. In this event, and in accordance with the current guidelines, the tenant must provide the landlord with a written 2 months of notice. The landlord agrees to refund any outstanding rental amount."
Kindly can you confirm the below:
This means that we still get to stay in the house for the 2 month notice period and there is no penalty charge.
The date on the letter is the 1st day of the 2 month notice period (notice given 23.08.2017, out by 22.10.2017).
Do we need the written notice to be notarized or does an emailed letter suffice?
Thank you very much and best regards,
S.W

Aug 23, 2017
3089
The penalty for early termination of tenancy
1
Q: Sir, I have taken an office in Dubai for three years starting from 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2018. Due to slow business conditions, I am forced to reduce expenses and planning to vacate current office and move to a smaller one. Unfortunately, there is no early termination clause in the lease agreement.
Please advise what is the penalty in such cases as per government law.
Thanking You, Kind Regards.... Kuttan

Apr 30, 2017
7725
Early termination of lease agreement to a commercial property
0
Q: Back in April, I had signed for an office space in order to start registering my business. However, due to my investor backing out immediately afterwards, I had to halt my plans and cancel the office space.
However, the office space management refused to cancel the lease as the contract has a clause stating that in the event of cancellation of the contract, I am still liable to pay the entire amount of the rent, regardless of not having used the office space at all.
They continued to make invoices and are threatening with legal action if I do not pay.
I would like some advice on how to handle this situation as I do not have the funds necessary to pay off an office space for one year.
I feel it is unfair that they should force me to pay for an office I have not used nor planned on using, having informed them of this within a month of the contract being signed.

Sep 14, 2017
2485
Termination of a commercial lease by the landlord
1
Q: What are the tenant's termination rights of a commercial lease in RAK if the rent is being paid based on production and no advance rent paid?
The contract does not provide the right to terminate for the tenant.
Thank you.

Sep 28, 2018
2214
Termination of a commercial sublease agreement
2
Q: Hello,
I rented a shop on a sublease agreement from a tenant (who is not the original owner of the shop).
We wrote a sublease agreement at the nearest typing centre with certain terms and conditions which both parties signed. The license of the shop is also on his name which I am just the user of his license according to the agreement.
I have also provided a Bearer Cheque in advance for a few months. Now for a month, I am operating the shop. I see there is no business at all in the shop.
All the rent of the shop I am bearing from my pocket, and I see there is no future in any way in this particular shop.
So on the 4th of January, I notified him that I don't want to continue renting his shop. I will use the shop for a month since I notified him.
He does not agree on this point by any means, but the problem is I don't have any money left in my pocket for the future rent if I keep the shop.
Please guide me with the legal solution in this regard.

Jan 20, 2019
985
Dispute with the landlord for a wrongful claim of non-vacating
0
Q: The landlord has complained in the Rental Disputes Center that we are not vacating and has demanded 10 months rent.
Whereas our shop was already vacated and DEWA final bill was also done. In this case, what is my right and how should I proceed?

May 13, 2019
466
Notice and penalty decided for early termination of commercial lease
0
Q: Hello Miss Amira,
This is A. from a properties company.
For a commercial property (office), I have two questions.
Q-1: How many days should be the early vacating notice from the tenant?
Q-2: How much is the penalty of the tenant for breaking the contract early?
Kindly reply to me at your earliest.
Regards,
J. A.

Jul 13, 2020
371
Termination of office lease before its expiry without paying penalty
1
Q: We have been using an office for rent in Al Karama since 2014 and renewed contract in August 2020.
Now, since business is less we wanted to vacate the office because the rent was high and we informed the real estate office but they are saying we need to pay 2 months rent for free.
Also, they are saying they will take AED 8500 old security deposit for damages and repair of office but there is no damage in office and it doesn't even have any interiors or partition works done, just open office.
Kindly advise if we have any rights to vacate without paying additional payments.

Dec 9, 2020
453
Conditions and procedures for vacating a tenant from commercial property
1
Q: We are renting an industrial area for the past 23 years which my dad constructed. The land is under Dubai real estate and an Emirati subleases to us.
He does not pay for repairs as written in the tenancy agreement. Last year, he asked us to vacate the area for his personal use and did not provide a written notice to vacate the area.
We want to stay in the area. What are our rights?

Jun 22, 2021
1322
Terminating a tenancy contract and claiming refund for failing to hand over property

0
Q: I approached a broker from an agency to rent an office in Business Bay. So he informed us to pay 23000 and broker charges first, then they will provide us with the documents and key.
After the payment, the broker gave the key and tenancy contract and told me that the owner of the office will come with me to register the EJARI and gave me the contact number of the owner.
I checked with the owner, he said the previous tenant ran away so he has to unblock something, and he is trying to do. After 13 days still, he is trying to unblock something.
We didn't get the EJARI till now. Without EJARI, we cannot move to the new location and we cannot apply to Etisalat connection.
Can I ask for the payment back and cancel the contract they made for me?
And also, can I collect back the broker charges?
Do I need to move legally, and if so, where should I complain about this matter?
Thank you


Jan 13, 2022
570
How to change the lease contract for an entity that changed from sole establishment to LLC?




1
Q: Good morning.
Kindly help me out with the below query:
If a sole establishment is converted into an LLC, what would happen to the existing Lease Agreement with the Sole Establishment as the tenant?
Thank you.





+1
Aug 23, 2024
125
Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allMy Tenant Stopped Paying Rent & Became Unresponsive, What Should I Do? 6
An interview-format article covering the topic of defaulting on commercial lease in the UAE and related procedures. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. In this article, Ludmila discusses what one should do if the tenant becomes unresponsive.
Feb 11, 2020
14871
An Overview of Commercial Lease Laws in the UAE 0
In the UAE, the relationship between landlords and tenants in terms of their responsibilities is primarily governed by Federal Law No. 5/1985. This law covers commercial properties without addressing the part related to maintenance and duties. However, it is common for commercial tenants to assume responsibility for repairs and upkeep.
Oct 2, 2023
200
Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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
24302
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
24977

Other answers by
453 453 answers •
View allTerminating an employee after sick leave and claiming compensation 0
Hello,
My employer fired me under Article 44 for not showing up for work for 7 days in a row. But that’s not the case at all. I was sick and the management was aware and they let me go.
I went to another country to get treatment because it’s expensive in Dubai. My employer did not pay me my salary for the month I worked and fired me.
I have official sick leave from another country and there is correspondence where my employer sent me to another country for treatment.
The problem is that the employer says that he will take compensation for the training that was specified in the contract, but I did not undergo training at all; I immediately started work from the first day of work and there was no training.
Does my employer have the right to charge me such a fee and not pay my salary?
Feb 29, 2024
459
How to make the seller hand over the tenant's security deposit to the buyer upon completing a sale? 0
Should the seller in Dubai hand over their tenant's security deposit to the buyer upon completing a sale?
Who is responsible for managing this process?
At the time of the exchange, the broker said he would follow up with the seller and collect the deposit.
He hasn’t, and the seller has not handed over the deposit.
Feb 8, 2024
424
How to deal with in-laws provoking and recording reactions? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
My husband's family constantly provokes me and then records my every exaggerated reaction.
Now I'm worried that they might use those things against me.
Feb 8, 2024
245
How to cancel the MoU to buy an apartment with the broker if the bank did not approve the loan? 0
Hi,
I have a situation where I signed an MoU and gave my security deposit to the seller's agent. However later, the bank valuation of the property is lower than the selling price.
On my MoU, it has a clause that “the buyer has a right to cancel/negotiate if the bank valuation is not the same as MoU.” I tried to negotiate, however, we didn't agree on the price so I asked to cancel.
Now the agent is threatening me that they will not cancel the MoU and that will deposit my cheque. Later I also came to know that the person I am dealing with is not the same person whose name is mentioned as a broker in the MoU.
The agent I am dealing with is constantly messaging me with threats. I decided not to speak to him and instead, I wrote an email to the broker whose name is mentioned on the MoU but received no response.
I am on a very tight timeline as I need to vacate my apartment in 3 weeks, I found another unit but I don't know if I can pursue this while the initial MoU still not canceled.
Please, I need advice.
Feb 8, 2024
621
Employer asking for visa reimbursement after resignation: do I need to pay? 0
Hello Sir/Madam,
I have already finished my first year with my company and resigned.
My employer is asking me to reimburse the cost of my visa because I did not finish my two-year contract.
Do I need to pay? The cost is 7,000 AED.
Oct 20, 2023
811
Get quotes from lawyers
Find the right lawyer for your legal needs.
Submit your request and get multiple
competitive offers from
qualified lawyers.
Popular Q&A
View all Looking for something else?
Ask for advice from a lawyer