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Refund of security deposit upon tenancy termination
Good Day,
I would like to know, unfortunately, I had to cancel my tenancy contract before the expiry date, now my penalty was 2-month rent, which I accepted, but it then came to my knowledge that there was already new tenants lined up to move in 2 days after I have vacated.
They also want to give me back 200 AED of 3000 AED deposit, for damages which were already there when I moved in and notified them about, but the person I dealt with, is no longer with them, and they "can't find" the email I have sent to them.
What is the best way to go about this? I feel like they are completely taking advantage.
On what basis was your tenancy terminated? If the landlord asked for the apartment back for his own use and you have found out it is being re-let, you have a right to file a complaint with the Rents Committee (RERA), but you need proof.
Secondly, was an inventory check-in done when you moved in? Did you take photos of the damage, did you complain, want was done about it?
As regards both complaints you will need evidence (termination and return of deposit unjustly withheld).
