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The new landlord asks for repairing damages which are not caused by the tenant
I am having an issue with my landlord regarding my security deposit. I was renting a flat in Dubai and the owner sold the flat to a new landlord. I stayed in the flat and entered into a new contract with the new landlord.
Before the new landlord purchased the flat, there was a burst in the pipe of the building. It was not caused by me but by the building that caused damages to the flooring of the flat.
When the new owner came to buy the flat, all the damages were already existing and he saw them. He simply bought the flat and I entered into a new contract with him. I left the apartment on August 1 and simply handed the keys to the security. He was not present.
Two weeks later (August 15), he calls me requesting me to fix the damages in the apartment.
Can you please help with some insight into my position?
Thank you!
Send a legal warning through the rental court that the damages that occurred in the apartment are damages due to exceptional circumstances of natural factors.
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Hello,
As per your query, please note that you have to check the terms of your contract. Sometimes, the landlord can claim more than the security deposit, if the damage is such that the deposit does not cover the same.
Also, if there is any evidence that proves your point, you can send a registered legal notice or place a complaint to RDC.
Please call or e-mail.
Disclaimer- The above-referred view is not a legal opinion, these opinions cannot be challenged or presented before any court of Law.
