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6 available 6 • View allPenalty payable in case of early termination of tenancy contract
Q: My tenancy contract specifies that "In the event of early termination, Tenant shall have to serve two-month written notice prior to the vacating date and to pay two months rent as a penalty to the landlord and the remaining balance to be refunded".
Based on that, please advise if during the two months notice I can stay in the property and paying those two months rent (which are effectively already paid) are the penalty or if after the two months notice an additional two months rent should be paid as a penalty?
Thank you
Jul 8, 2017
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The notice period for termination of the tenancy contract
Q: Dear Sir/Ma'am,
I have rented a studio in Discovery Gardens, it was for 3 cheques and the tenancy contract started on Jan. 11, 2018. My first cheque was paid to cover the period until May 11, 2018.
My issue is I am getting another job outside the UAE and I plan to vacate and terminate the contract on March 11, 2018.
My question is, can I still get the remaining amount of 2 months or it can be used as a penalty for breaching the contract?
Thanks, I will highly appreciate your opinion.
Feb 22, 2018
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Premature termination of tenancy contract and penalty
Q: Our lease has an addendum that says we have a 2-month penalty for early termination. We are having a baby and will need to move to a bigger place.
We have asked to terminate our contract 4 months early and our management company said 'No'. Is it possible to just deny us the right to terminate our contract?
May 9, 2019
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Tenant gave early notice but stayed: Can I change terms to prevent early termination?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My tenancy contract states that there is a two-month notice period and a two-month rent penalty for early termination.
After four months of the contract, the tenant gave me an email notice saying that he was opting for early termination, but then he chose to continue with the contract on the date when he was supposed to vacate.
Can I allow him to continue on the condition that the early termination clause will no longer be available to him and that he must complete every yearly contract that he renews going forward, since his words cannot be trusted anymore and his actions have upset my plans and resulted in hardship for me as the landlord?
Sep 25, 2023
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Is there a chance to waive the 3-month rent penalty for early termination due to migration?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I need to break my tenancy contract early as my migration has been approved, and I need to leave Dubai and move to that country soon.
I have informed them at least 82 days before the date I want to vacate the premises.
The contract states that I need to pay 3 months' rent as a penalty.
Is this legal or is it too much? Is there a chance to waive it?
Thank you in advance!
Jun 28, 2024
126
Can a tenant end a lease early, and what are the possible penalties?
Q: Hello,
Can a tenant terminate the lease early, and what are the potential penalties for doing so?
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Jan 16, 2025
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1 available 1 • View allProcedures of the Rental Dispute Settlement Center in Dubai
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
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
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
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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My Dubai tenant's rental agreement is ending by the end of September 2024 and the completion of 12 months of legally served Eviction Notice is the end of December 2024.
I have two questions:
(a) Can I send a rent increase notice 3 months before as the rent has increased as per the RERA rent calculator?
(b) The second question is, do I have to renew the rental agreement for 3 months (until December 2024) or not?
Thank you.
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How can I reach a settlement with the bank for a mortgage of a jointly owned property?
I have a jointly owned property in Abu Dhabi. The mortgage was defaulted on as I had to leave the property with my children following an assault by my ex-husband. He left the country in 2018 and never paid the mortgage.
As I was in the country, the bank filed a criminal case against me, and I was sentenced to 3 years. I won the appeal against the bank and then filed another criminal case a few months later in Dubai. Again, I won and paid a fine.
In 2019, the bank started a civil case against me and my ex-husband to have the property repossessed. However, at the time of the purchase of the property, there were no Title Deeds, the bank requires this.
I cannot give them the Title Deeds to sell the property and pay back the amount owed to them as my ex-husband refuses to provide a POA. The bank has filed another criminal case against me only for our jointly owned property.
I wish to resolve this and pay off the bank and receive any money left from the sale. How can I resolve this issue of the Title Deeds?
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The procedures for filing for divorce on mutual consent
Dear sir/madam,
I am separated from my wife due to compatibility reasons. We got married in the Indian consulate in Dubai on December, 23rd.
We would like to file a divorce on mutual consent as soon as possible. May I get some advice here on the procedures?
Sep 13, 2022
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My previous employer failed to pay my gratuity. Can I file a case 6 months after resignation?
My previous employer failed to pay my gratuity six months past now since I resigned, Is it possible to file a case against him after a 6 months period?
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Can a real estate agency hold a percentage of a property sale until transfer is done?
A real estate agency has signed an MOU stating that a 10% security deposit from the buyer and the seller will be kept in the real estate agency and will be released upon transferring the property.
The transfer of the property was blocked due to the court order.
According to my colleagues, the real estate agency is not a trustee and they are not allowed to have taken my security check in the first place, is this correct?
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