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4 available 4 • View allReal property amenities and the right to terminate a lease
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Q: I have paid three cheques up until the end of November 2017 when it is being demolished. I need to move out into staff accommodation in August when the next cheque is due. The relationship with the landlord company is not great. I have had 4 cheques bounce. 2 - my fault, 2 - theirs. I am being charged 8 thousand for this which I will pay.
They have however not kept the swimming pool clean. I have many emails with photos showing the green pool and requests for it to be kept clean. Can I terminate the contract as they are not keeping it clean?

Mar 19, 2017
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Ninety days notice period required for non renewal of tenancy
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Q: Hi,
I wish to terminate my lease with my current landlord before the end of my contract.
There is a clause in the lease stating I should give 60 days notice with no other mention of penalties.
The landlord is demanding 2 months rent after the 60 days, is this legal? How can I approach this?
Thank you

Apr 22, 2019
4517
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
3728
How to clear a rental case raised by the landlord for renewing rent unilaterally?
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Q: I just found out I have a rental case in Dubai.
In the flat where I stayed, I have informed the landlord that I will not renew the contract before I went on vacation.
I had canceled the water and electricity and got a clearance certificate but did not complete the closing process and the landlord wants me to hand over it personally while I informed them that I’m out of the country.
I have paid an authorized person to process the handover while I’m out of the country but still they don’t accept it.
They automatically renewed the contract as per the old agreement and went legal. There is a judgment also from RDC court to pay rent of 22k and evacuate.
1. There are no pending cheques. Is this a criminal case or a civil case?
2. Can I make an appeal?
3. Can I also make a request to bargain the amount to be paid as I don’t have a job right now.
4. What will happen if I will not pay?

Mar 6, 2022
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allRental 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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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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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • 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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Decree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai 0
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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في دعوى مدني كلي، المطالبة بإلزام المُدَّعَى عليهم، عدد 12 شخصًا، بسداد مبلغ وقدره (.....) (بالتضامن والتكافل).
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هل يجوز أن يُكمل شهر الإنذار بعد تقدمه بشكوى عمالية؟
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Steps to get the settlement amount from developer after cancelling a property 0
Dear Sir
I have cancelled the purchase of a property in Dubai and the developer has agreed with my decision. The developer committed in writing to refund the agreed settlement amount “within 90 days “.
I have kept consistent follow-up records and everything in writing between the developer and me. However, 1 week before the 90 days expiry period (due to my constant and persistent follow up in writing) the developer has stated it will take another 90 days for them to refund me the monies, sighting COVID-19 as “ the “ reason.
Am I able to enforce the email agreement between the developer and me to recover the agreed settlement within the 90 days and latest at the 90-day deadline?
I look forward to hearing from you, I would also be pleased to engage on the tel with you if you feel this would be more useful. I currently reside in Kenya.
Thanks.
Regards,
S.
Aug 9, 2020
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هل يجوز لمحاكم الإمارات الحكم بنفقة أطفال انتهت إقامتهم في الدولة قبل تاريخ رفع دعوى النفقات وبناء على إقامتهم مع الأم خارج الدولة؟
ألا يعتبر ذلك تعديًا على الاختصاص المكاني للمحكمة والأصل رفض الدعوى وإرجاعها إلى المحاكم المختصة في دولة إقامة الأطفال؟
شكرًا مسبقًا للرد!
Aug 10, 2020
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ولهذا السبب فوجئت بالشركة اليوم بتوجيهها إنذار لي بسبب سوء السلوك ولم تبين سبب ذلك أو تجري أي تحقيق وبهذه الصيغة فقط فكيف يتسنى لي أن أحمي نفسي من ضياع حقوقي؟ علماً بأن طبيعة مجال الشركة تستلزم أن العقد الذى وقعته يتم توريده فى شهر أكتوبر المقبل.
هذا فضلاً عن سوء المعاملة لإجباري على الاستقالة، فهم يعلمون أنني لن أجدد العقد معهم ولذا يحاولون مضايقتي حتى أستقيل أو يقومون بإقالتي وحرماني من حقوقي.
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