The notice period required to cancel a tenancy contract

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Penalty for the extension of a tenancy contract

Q: Dear Sir/ Mam, I am staying in Sharjah. We stayed in the same flat for the last 2 years. Our contract is ended on May 5th. But as we are migrating to another country we requested our landlord to stay here till June end 2 months back. He agreed to the same at that time. Now he is asking to give 3 months more rent from June as a penalty to settle the things. Our contract already finished now. Please advice what to do as we are not in a good financial position to give 3-month rent without staying.

May 24, 2017

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Waiving the penalty for early exit of tenancy due to COVID-19

Q: Hello, I live in Dubai and have recently been sent on unpaid leave until further notice due to COVID-19. I am unable to pay my next rent cheque which is due in July. I would like to exit my tenancy contract early, it ends in March 2021. My contract states that I am liable and have to pay an early exit fee of the equivalent of 2 months rent if I decide to leave early. Can this be voided due to the current situation? And would I be able to leave without paying this? Does COVID-19 count as Force Majeure? If it does, would I also be able to get my deposit back? Thank you for any assistance you can offer. F.

Apr 22, 2020

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Terminating the tenancy contract without giving a complete notice period

Q: I was staying in an apartment in Abu Dhabi for 6 years. This year I decided to shift the apartment. I gave 51 days' notice in place of 60 days (2months) for not renewing my contract. The landlord company forced me to deposit 9 days rent and took all of my security deposit as a penalty for short notice period without my agreement. Now, they are refusing to give a receipt for 9 days rent and my security deposit settlement.

Feb 1, 2021

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إيقاف إجراء ضبط وإحضار سببه عدم سداد الإيجار

س: ضبط وإحضار بالشارقة. مالك الشقة قدم بلاغ بالشرطة لعدم سداد إيجار المنزل وبعدها تقدَّم إلى بلدية الشارقة بطلب ضبط وإحضار. ماذا علي أن أفعل؟ لا أملك مبلغ سداد الإيجار.

Feb 1, 2021

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مطالبة المستأجر بإيجار شهرين بسبب عدم الإخطار كتابةً بإخلاء الشقة

س: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، أردت أن أستفسر عن أحقية المالك في المطالبة بإيجار شهرين بسبب عدم إخطاري له كتابيًا لإخلاء الشقة. علمًا بأنني ذهبت للمكتب الخاص بالبناية وأعلمتهم شفهيًا بأنني لن أجدد العقد ولكن لا يوجد ما يُثبت وقد انتهى عقدي بتاريخ ٢٧ فبراير وانتقلت إلى شقة أخرى. عند ذهابي لتسليم المفتاح، رفض وقال إن عليّ دفع شهرين لعدم إبلاغهم بالإخلاء.

Mar 1, 2022

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إمكانية إلغاء عقد رغم وجود بند ينص على عدم الإلغاء

س: السلام عليكم، هل يمكن إلغاء العقد المُبرَم بين طرفين في حالة إخلال طرف ببند من العقد والعقد ينص على عدم قابلية الإلغاء؟

May 24, 2022

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Contract expired 2 months ago. Owner wants to raise rent. Can I renew at old price?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was overdue for my tenancy contract renewal; no one contacted me, and the contract expired 2 months ago. I have been living in this apartment for 2 years, and now the owner of the apartment wants to raise the price. I read that I had a grace period of 90 days to renew my contract, but the agency says that I only had 15 days. Who is right in this situation, and can I renew the contract at the old price?

Apr 3, 2024

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Terminating lease contract due to complaints about cooking odors

Q: Dear Lawyers, Is it legal for a landlord in Sharjah to terminate your lease contract after only one month due to some tenants not liking the smell of your cooking? Additionally, is it legal for the notice to vacate to be only 25 days? Furthermore, can they charge you rent for the number of days until you provide SEWA Clearance? How can I lodge a complaint against this landlord in Sharjah?

Jun 25, 2024

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Is COVID-19 a Force Majeure Event?

As the world is currently experiencing a major lockdown and suspension of almost all commercial and civil operations, the question arises in the novelty of Coronavirus outbreak on how serious it is to be dealt with as a Force Majeure.

Apr 7, 2020

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Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates

The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.

Dec 15, 1985

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