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6 available 6 • View allBreach of the lease contract obligations by the landlord
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Q: We moved into a villa in August 2017 and we paid one cash cheque payment to the owner who is local, as he gave us a copy of his Emirates ID and contract.
In December, our water was cut and was told by ADDC that the water has not been paid since August, which we all donated and paid for as we are about 7 tenants in the villa (Studio).
On the 10th of this month, a legal notice came from the court showing First Gulf Properties that the landlord should appear in the court. He didn't show up to which.
Yesterday, another same one was sent to him to appear today of which I doubt he did go because all his numbers are off. I need to know what's my right in this.
NB: This property is in Abu Dhabi and I have a copy of the landlord's Emirates ID. I even took a picture of him and my husband with the agent, and a copy of the cheque I gave to him the day we signed the contract.
Please advise me.
Thank you very much as I wait for your swift advice.

Jan 29, 2018
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Police case for bounced cheques issued for rent
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Q: We rented a business working space at one of the business centres. We used the premises for two months but the service was very bad.
Moreover, our business was a startup, hence it didn't take up. The business centre management had agreed on vacating the place within a week as per our deal. Now, they are not returning our security cheque. We were supposed to pay only AED 4000 for an early exit.
They are arm-twisting us by depositing our monthly cheques along with the security deposit, which of course bounced and they made a police case for which we paid the fine.
They are purely cheating and trying to take the pending rent, but it was agreed that we can vacate.
Please advise what is the next step we can take.

Oct 15, 2017
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Termination of tenancy due to hidden fault of the premises
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Q: Hi, I only recently rented a small 1 BR in Mirdiff Ghoroob gated community. However, it has been brought to my attention a constant presence of unbearable sewage smell at night time which disturbs my sleep almost every night. I spoke to the property and maintenance office and only realised that the stench is not caused inside the community but by the closeness of the sewage plant treatment.
I am afraid I cannot get used to living in such an environment especially since I suffer from respiratory allergies. I already filed a complaint to the municipality but nobody came to resolve it. I feel I am stuck and doomed because the agency failed to mention this ongoing problem which was unfair and unethical.
Can you please help?
Thank you. Lana

Jan 15, 2017
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Renting an apartment without a tenancy contract

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Q: We are asking for a tenancy contract for our flat.
But the agent told us that they cannot provide now because the ruling has changed and only rent of AED 45,000 and above will get this contract.
Is this true?


Jul 11, 2019
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I signed a tenancy contract and the landlord failed to finish renovation on time. What can I do?
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Q: Good day.
I have signed a tenancy agreement via agent for the townhouse to rent in Abu Dhabi on 24 June with a start date of rental on 1st July.
Repairs/Repaint works from the previous tenant were yet to be completed by the landlord and are confirmed by the agent that will be finished in a few days' time.
I have paid a deposit, agency fees, and 1st payment for 6 months. I received keys on 2nd July and found the rented unit without any significant repairs/repaints done.
I returned the keys of the property on the same day to the agent and asked to contact the owner to correct all deficiencies prior to moving.
I'm concerned that nothing will be done to resolve this issue promptly (I understand that the key is still not collected from the agent by the landlord so works have not been started yet).
What can I do in this situation?
What is the process if I want to terminate the contract and receive my money back for the deposit and 1 payment (as well as agency payments)?
Thank you
RG

Jul 15, 2022
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Landlord's breach regarding water supply and finding buyers for farm's yield. What to do?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I rented a farm in Umm Al Quwain, and the landlord agreed to provide free water, supplying 50m³/day during winter and up to 120m³ for the rest of the year.
He also agreed to assist in finding buyers for the yield and fresh alfalfa for camels and cattle. However, he doesn't want to supply the water and about helping find buyers, he says "This is not my job."
Of course, guarantee checks are given and now I refuse to pay since he doesn't fulfill his obligations. I tried to communicate but the sole reply I get now is: "I don't care about the agreement and I am very powerful."
Of course, the check is handed over to the bank and since I emptied the account, it will bounce. I am faced with two conflicting replies that contradict my business etiquette.
What steps should I take next?



Apr 18, 2024
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