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11 available 11 • View allEarly termination of tenancy contract in Dubai
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Q: Hi,
My rental contract expires in December 2016, however, since I can't afford the rent I am giving my two months notice to vacate the place by September 2016 paying 2 months rent.
However, the landlord tells me that I can't stay in the place during my notice period and I still have to pay rent for 2 months.
Please advise.

Aug 3, 2016
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Termination of tenancy because of noisy neighbours
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Q: Hi Lawyers,
I badly need some help with regards to my tenancy contract in Sharjah. Basically, I am staying in my current apartment for almost a year now (I just renewed last June 2017 for my 2nd year contract). However, recently there was a new tenant who moved into the same floor with us (just a few units away from my unit). To cut the story short their kids are making noise on our floor.
I have reported the issue to the building management which they took action, however, after few months the kids are starting to make noises again which really are affecting our privacy.
Now, I have finally decided to cancel my contract with the company and I was hoping I can do it in a legal way.
Will I get a penalty for doing this? Also, will I be able to take back my post dated check with them? I was thinking maybe moving to a new unit (1 bedroom) in the same building or whatever the company can offer.
Thank you in advance.

Aug 9, 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
4520
Tenant's right to receive rent cheques in a legal exit from tenancy
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Q: Good afternoon,
I am a resident of Dubai and have rented an apartment in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Below is the clause in my contract:
"The tenant should give 2 months notice in writing to the landlord for vacating/terminating the contract."
Apart from this, there is nothing mentioned regarding penalties. Can I terminate the contract without any penalties, by giving 2 months notice?
What if the landlord does not return the remaining cheques to me?
Thanks,
A.

Aug 5, 2019
992
The right action towards noisy children in a neighboring flat
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Q: What shall I do with noisy children in a neighboring flat in Sharjah?
Aggressive behavior and verbal abuse from the parents when I stop children from making noise. They complained to Police and the Police warned me not to stop children from playing in front of my flat.
I can`t explain the noise which is loud. All the other flats have children, so they are all supporters of the main problem group. This is one of the findings from the Police; no one is supporting me. The Police say that there is no rule here to stop noisy children. What shall I do?

Jan 25, 2020
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قبول المالك لفسخ العقد وإرجاع مبلغ التأمين نزولاً على رغبة المستأجر
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س: ينتهي عقد الإيجار لشقة في دبي بتاريخ 14 أغسطس 2020 إلا أن المستأجر طلب إنهاء العقد مبكرًا ودفع باقي مبلغ العقد له مع مبلغ التأمين 5%.
السؤال:
هل يتوجب على المالك قبول فسخ العقد وإرجاع المتبقي؟
مع التقدير!

Nov 28, 2019
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فسخ عقد الإيجار بسبب عيب خفي
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Q: السلام عليكم،
سكنت في شقة قبل ثلاثة أشهر واتضح أن الشقة بها مشكلة كبيرة.
شبابيك وأبواب البالكونات غير محكمة ولا تعزل الصوت وقد بدأت من شهرين أعمال بناء وأصوات شاحنات ومنبهات. أنا مجاور الأحواض الجافة وأصوات الطرق طوال الليل والشقة هادئة صباحًا.
نوم عائلتي غير جيد ولدي طفلة تتعالج من مرض مزمن. وضحت للمالك ظروف وتفاصيل الوضع والضوضاء وطلبت فسخ العقد بدون غرامة شهرين، لكن المالك رفض.
هل يحق لي قانونيًا فسخ العقد تحت هذه الظروف بدون غرامة؟

Jan 14, 2021
269
Request to extend rent for a few days and landlord's right to charge me for that

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Q: Hello,
I had provided 90 days' notice of tenancy cancellation to my landlord and he acknowledged the same.
As per this, I am supposed to vacate the villa on 20 July. I now need to extend my stay for 4 additional days (21 - 24th July), due to unforeseen circumstances.
What is the rule in this regard? Can a tenant request for the same and is the landlord obliged to agree?
Or can he charge me for the 4 extra days on a pro-rata basis?
For your info, I have been a tenant at this villa for 8 years.
Thank you for your assistance.
R. A.


Jul 15, 2021
696
Rights of the tenant in case of early exit from rent
1
Q: Hi,
I've rented an apartment in Dubai from 01.02.21 - 31.01.22. I've paid in advance as well as a deposit of 5%. Then, due to a job-related change, we agreed I can move out early on 07.10.21.
I've handed over the apartment, but now the landlord doesn't want to refund me the rent for the remaining 4 months or deposit paid (total value of AED 45,000).
I've chased him since move-out. Then he reached out asking me to pay service charges that the developer has charged him (for this he sent me to account details to HIS own account with the developer - in his account are outstanding charges that go back to 2019).
I told him I'll pay the services charges pro-rata if he pays me what he owes me. As I didn't hear back, I sent a legal notice.
Now he sent me an email detailing 20 items of fees he expects me to pay (many are made up such as 5 lost keys with a cost of 500 each, and huge renovation charges, etc.).
Please get back to me via email.
Thanks,
A. K.

Nov 1, 2021
315
I lost my job and cannot continue my tenancy. Will I be obliged to pay a penalty?

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Q: I lost my job and my tenancy is still valid for the next 9 months. I notified the landlord once more that I have to leave next month.
Will he be eligible to deduct any amount?


Oct 13, 2022
328
فسخ عقد الإيجار بسبب التسريح من العمل


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س: السلام عليكم،
أعمل في شركة بدبي وتم تسريح جميع المؤظفين. أنا مستأجر شقة في دبي، ولكن فقدت وظيفتي ولا يمكنني تحمُّل الإيجار.
هل يمكنني فسخ العقد بدون دفع الغرامة المالية؟



Mar 24, 2023
230
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
24290
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
24955
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
7292

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