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8 available 8 • View allWho should pay district cooling charges: landlord or tenant?
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Q: My landlord has requested the A/C company to bill the district charges to me. I have lived in the apartment for the past 2 years. Last week I received a bill with backdated charges since October 2016.
My contract states I am responsible for water and electricity and does not mention A/C. I have paid for the usage of all the utility bills since moving in there.
Who is responsible for the district cooling charges, and if it is the landlord, how can I stop the A/C company from billing me?

Oct 25, 2017
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Early termination of a lease without a proper tenancy agreement
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Q: Hi,
A security deposit of AED 3,500 was paid to the landlord when I moved in and rental payment for each month was monthly. I moved out for personal reasons 4.5 months later and all rental payments were made for my time there.
At the time of viewing the room, it is being claimed that the landlord stated the minimum term was 6 months, which was never put in writing or was it ever confirmed I would lose my deposit even when I gave my 30 days notice. There is no contract or correspondence to confirm any of this.
The landlord lives in the property and is refusing to return any of my deposit. She is ignoring me now by blocking my number. I even offered her just over AED1,000 as a pro rata settlement as a goodwill gesture, but that is when she blocked me after she read it. I refused her 50/50 offer.
If filing a complaint can cost AED 2.5k-3k where do I stand it seems like a pointless exercise, I don't think RERA will look at it? Do I go to the police? I'd prefer to avoid this option.
Thanks

Nov 9, 2017
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Responsibilities of a landlord
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Q: Earlier on this year one of the 25 foot Palm Trees in my garden was blown down in the high winds, luckily this Palm Tree did not hit the house or do any major damage. The reason for the tree blowing down was that the inside trunk had been eaten away by some kind of insects.At the time I raised my concern to the landlord that the other palm trees could be infected as well. A few weeks ago, I got the Palm Trees cleaned and one of the other trees has had half the trunk eaten away by insects. Now this tree could also potentially fall down in high winds.I have asked the Landlord if he could arrange for taking this tree down and remove it, but he says this is covered under garden maintenance and it is my responsibility.I must admit I was quite surprised that the Landlord took this attitude, as the tree could potentially fall on his property or the neighbours!Please let me know in cases for removals of trees from the garden, who is responsible for this, the Landlord or the tenant?

Dec 18, 2016
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Forged compensation claim by the tenant for maintenance evacuation
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Q: Hi.
I am an owner of a studio. My tenant informed me about some floor tiles breakage. So, with his suggestion and consent, I decided to get the whole floor retiled. He agreed to move out for 3-4 days.
The work was completed in exactly 4 days and I paid for the job. However, it took me two weeks before that to decide a good contractor for the job. All that while he was occupying the apartment. He only left for 4 days.
Now, he has registered a case against me for compensation of AED 8000 as he lied and said he couldn't occupy the apartment for one whole month.
The mediator called me and asked me if I'm willing to pay him one month's rent as compensation to which I refused.
Now, our hearing is on 4th March.
Please advise.

Mar 6, 2018
257
Reimbursement of rent payments from the landlord for breach
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Q: Hello Mrs Khan
I have a situation here, I have to take a flat on rent and the rent was agreed to be paid in 6 Instalments. So I made the first instalment in cash and rest with post-dated cheques along with a security deposit cheque.
Now, the situation has arisen that the landlord has not signed the contract because of some court case on the building and I have not the received the flat as promised.
Can I cancel my cheques with expecting any actions to be taken against me as I have not received the flat as agreed, and should I lodge a police complaint? Is there any other action that needs to be taken?
Thanks
Anuj

Jun 8, 2018
608
Renting an apartment without a tenancy contract

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Q: We are asking for a tenancy contract for our flat.
But the agent told us that they cannot provide now because the ruling has changed and only rent of AED 45,000 and above will get this contract.
Is this true?


Jul 11, 2019
434
I signed a tenancy contract and the landlord failed to finish renovation on time. What can I do?
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Q: Good day.
I have signed a tenancy agreement via agent for the townhouse to rent in Abu Dhabi on 24 June with a start date of rental on 1st July.
Repairs/Repaint works from the previous tenant were yet to be completed by the landlord and are confirmed by the agent that will be finished in a few days' time.
I have paid a deposit, agency fees, and 1st payment for 6 months. I received keys on 2nd July and found the rented unit without any significant repairs/repaints done.
I returned the keys of the property on the same day to the agent and asked to contact the owner to correct all deficiencies prior to moving.
I'm concerned that nothing will be done to resolve this issue promptly (I understand that the key is still not collected from the agent by the landlord so works have not been started yet).
What can I do in this situation?
What is the process if I want to terminate the contract and receive my money back for the deposit and 1 payment (as well as agency payments)?
Thank you
RG

Jul 15, 2022
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Landlord's breach regarding water supply and finding buyers for farm's yield. What to do?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I rented a farm in Umm Al Quwain, and the landlord agreed to provide free water, supplying 50m³/day during winter and up to 120m³ for the rest of the year.
He also agreed to assist in finding buyers for the yield and fresh alfalfa for camels and cattle. However, he doesn't want to supply the water and about helping find buyers, he says "This is not my job."
Of course, guarantee checks are given and now I refuse to pay since he doesn't fulfill his obligations. I tried to communicate but the sole reply I get now is: "I don't care about the agreement and I am very powerful."
Of course, the check is handed over to the bank and since I emptied the account, it will bounce. I am faced with two conflicting replies that contradict my business etiquette.
What steps should I take next?



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