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11 available 11 • View allEarly termination of a lease because of poor condition of the building
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Q: Hello.
I hope I can get some good insight from you. I have tried to reason with my landlord to allow me to break my tenancy contract early. He refused.
Now what legal action can I take, and can I refuse to pay the full amount as too many shortfalls in the building? It is very dirty, never cleaning, the gym is so dirty one may get a disease, faulty equipment, very bad maintenance, a pool no one can access... so many.
What can I do about it? Can I refuse to pay the whole amount? Who can I complain to? I need some info to know what to do.
Thank you.

Nov 5, 2017
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Termination of tenancy due to hidden fault of the premises
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Q: Hi, I only recently rented a small 1 BR in Mirdiff Ghoroob gated community. However, it has been brought to my attention a constant presence of unbearable sewage smell at night time which disturbs my sleep almost every night. I spoke to the property and maintenance office and only realised that the stench is not caused inside the community but by the closeness of the sewage plant treatment.
I am afraid I cannot get used to living in such an environment especially since I suffer from respiratory allergies. I already filed a complaint to the municipality but nobody came to resolve it. I feel I am stuck and doomed because the agency failed to mention this ongoing problem which was unfair and unethical.
Can you please help?
Thank you. Lana

Jan 15, 2017
2419
Premature termination of tenancy contract due to defects of the property
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Q: We have still 7 months left on our tenancy contract but the property has too many issues and in one room the ceiling has fallen down due to leaks.
Is there any way we can break the contract and receive the rent for remaining months and our security deposit back?
Thanks for the advice.

Jul 8, 2017
1969
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?

Mar 19, 2017
722
Liability for property maintenance costs at the end of lease
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Q: Dear,
Last year, 28th September 2017 to be exact, we rented 1 BHK Flat in Bur Dubai. The flat is old and since we required it on an urgent basis, we took the flat with unfixed things.
We as the tenant fixed whatever is needed (bathroom door, kitchen cabinets, bathroom ceiling...etc.). We decided not to renew the contract due to the maintenance issues we had encountered.
Now, the real state agent is asking us to pay the maintenance which quoted me for AED3500/- (kitchen and toilet ceiling change, full flat ceiling change, light change, switch change, kitchen exhaust fan change, all cleaning, shower pipe change, cabinet hinges repair, all materials and labours).
Do we really need to pay for this maintenance?
Please advice.
Highly appreciate your immediate answer.
Thanks & regards,

Oct 5, 2018
1601
Tenant's right to deduct property maintenance from the rent

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Q: I have a tenant with an expired contract. I agreed to have a new contract for this year but I did not sign with him yet. He was 35 days late to pay the first 50% of the rent.
Our agreement with him that he pays maintenance, but he deducted AED 40,000 from the rent because he said he changed the door latch and main circuit barker.
I objected and demanded my money for the full rent (he paid 8,000 and he deducted 40,000). I want my full payment.


Aug 6, 2019
2136
Right of the tenant to reduce the rent without approval
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Q: Can the tenant get away with reducing the rent without the official consent of the landlord?
We have not signed any original contracts, so the previous years' rental value is still valid, correct?

Aug 6, 2019
668
Can the tenant hold the rent if the landlord failed to fix the AC?
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Q: Greetings,
A brief about the rental dispute that we have with our office bldg owner:
So our office landlord has recently filed a legal case with the Rental Disputes Center against our company. They are demanding us to pay the unpaid rent from March 2020 onwards.
We felt it would be unfair for us to continue paying since we have been suffering from a frustrating AC issue since July 2019, and this particular issue has been from the building’s central unit apparently,
During the past 2 years of having this issue, we contacted the landlord and his team so many times and asked them to resolve the matter, but these guys didn’t really take any proper steps to resolve the issue.
Please note below the clause mentioned in the contract between us & the landlord:
"Lessor shall keep the premises in a good state of repair and fit for habitation."
Kindly let us have your professional legal advice so that we consider using your services,
Thanks,
H. M.

Jun 8, 2021
2348
Annual gas consumption included forcefully by the real estate agent in contract
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Q: My Real Estate agent has included annual gas consumption charges in the contract and forced us to pay, even though we don't have a connection.
I don't use gas and don't need one (Using an Electric cooker and having food delivery service from outside).
Let us know whether it is legal? And what options do we have?

Oct 31, 2021
121
Leaking ceiling from negligent neighbor: Legal options and seeking resolution


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Q: Hi,
Hope you can guide me!
We have a leaking ceiling in our apartment due to our neighbor above us who has failed to make proper repairs.
The ceiling is badly damaged, and the representative of the accused party does not want to commit to bearing the expenses for the repairs.
What legal action can we take?
They keep ignoring us, and Nakheel is not mediating our complaint.
What authority should we approach for this kind of dispute?
Also, how can I compel the representative to disclose their landlord's contact information so that we may forward our complaint to them?
Please assist us!



Feb 22, 2023
577
Landlord not responding to requests for AC repair - what can I do?


2
Q: Hi,
Good afternoon!
I rented an apartment and paid the agreed amount, not knowing that the air conditioning is not working.
I even requested a fan, but the landlord is giving me the silent treatment.
Can I file a case against him?



Sep 15, 2023
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Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allProcedures of the Rental Dispute Settlement Center in Dubai 21
The relationship between tenants and landlords is regulated in Dubai by Law No. 33 of 2008 Concerning the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. The arising rental disputes are referred to Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (“RDSC”) created by Decree No. 26 of 2013 to reconcile between the parties and reach an amicable settlement or seek a final judgment issued and enforced by the RDSC.
Oct 20, 2018
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • 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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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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