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7 available 7 • View allWaiving the penalty for early exit of tenancy due to COVID-19
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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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Struggling to pay the rent because of COVID-19 pandemic

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Q: My company is suffering under the current challenging circumstances. It provides an important service in Dubai. However, due to a major decline in revenue, we are trying to negotiate with the landlord which is proving difficult and can lead to eviction.
What are the options available to us? Relocating is not an option as a lot of investment has been taken place at the current location.
Thanks!


Apr 6, 2020
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Canceling a property rental contract before the designated move-in date

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Q: Is it possible to cancel a property rental contract before the designated move-in date that has been signed already?
What are the rights of the landlord on my cheques that have been given to him already?
Will I have to pay any fees even though I have not received the keys to the place yet, and I am also unable to move due to the COVID-19 lockdown?


Apr 9, 2020
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Early exit of tenancy without penalty after losing job

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Q: I have to cancel my tenancy contract as I lost my job. I read in gulf news that tenants can cancel the contract without paying a penalty if they don't have income for it.
My wife has a job, but the tenancy contract is on my name.
Is it possible to cancel the contract without penalty?
Should I approach the court to get a ruling in my favour?


May 17, 2020
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Can the tenant avoid paying early exit penalty for rent after losing job?
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Q: We have an existing tenancy contract in Sharjah, but due to unfortunate circumstances of this pandemic, my wife and I lost our jobs.
We already paid until December. Is there a current law where we can avoid paying the penalty of 2 months if we will end the contract earlier?

Oct 21, 2020
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Refusing to return the remaining rental cheques despite providing a proper notice
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
Can a landlord refuse to return the remaining rental cheques if the tenancy agreement has been terminated earlier with proper notice in place?
I am vacating a quarter earlier, but the landlord refuses to return the 4th quarter cheque until I vacate the premises and he makes post-inspection despite having a separate security deposit amount in place.

Feb 14, 2022
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س: السلام عليكم،
اشتريت رخصة كوفي شوب من مالك الرخصة القديم وحررت عقد إيجار مع مالك العقار لمدة سنة في شهر ١١/٢٠٢٠.
بسبب الكورونا والانشغال لم افتتحها والشيكات مع مالك العقار والحين يطالبني بمبلغ فوق مبلغ الشيكات وأيضًا بمبالغ مستحقة على مالك الرخصة القديم وأيضًا مبالغ إضافية من فترة انتهاء عقد الإيجار ولتاريخ اليوم.
مع العلم أن المالك لم يقم يودع الشيكات في البنك ولم يحصل على شيك مرتجع وانقضى على تاريخ استحقاقها سبعة أشهر.
هل يمكنه إيداع الشيكات أو فتح قضية ضدي؟
وشكرًا!

May 22, 2022
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5 available 5 • View allIs COVID-19 a Force Majeure Event? 10
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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Procedures 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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Exemption of Early Exit Penalty in Tenancy Contracts due to Coronavirus 0
This article tries to explain the concept of Force Majeure and its application in residential tenancy contracts in the light of a recent RDC judgement.
Nov 10, 2020
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Rental Disputes Amidst COVID-19 in the UAE 2
An interview-format article covering the topic of rental disputes amidst COVID-19 in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 1, 2021
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Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE 28
With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
Jun 8, 2021
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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
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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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