Q: My tenancy contract was made until September 2018, but I'm losing my job now. Therefore, I have to terminate my contract with a one month notice. But the landlord is asking for two extra months rent after my eviction period also. Please advise me about this.

Q: I have a tenant in JBR for many years who is paying rent in 2 payments. The 2nd payment was due 1/3/18 but he delayed it and has now sent me the payment for only 4 months, as he wants to leave at end of June as per clause below. The contract states: 6. If the tenant would like to terminate the tenancy agreement prior to the contract end date, three months written notice must be given by the tenant and the tenant will be required to pay the equivalent of one month's rent as compensation to the landlord with all remaining rent returned to the tenant. 7. If clause 6 is invoked, the tenant will be refunded his/her remaining rent (excluding the one-month penalty) and the security deposit pending a move out inspection report of the property. My point is that he should have paid the full 6 months rent instalment on the 1st of March and he would have received a refund of only 1 month after moving out. Do I have any grounds to take action against him?

Q: Greetings, Dear Sir, I have rented one warehouse in Feb 2018 and want to terminate my contract because of financial issues, but the landlord is demanding 4 months rent as a penalty. Please be noted that in the contract, the termination clause is mentioned as "Termination of the tenancy contract is possible only after fully agreed terms by both parties". Kindly advise, and also give any reference form law section.

An interview-format article covering the topic of defaulting on commercial lease in the UAE and related procedures. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. In this article, Ludmila discusses what one should do if the tenant becomes unresponsive.

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.

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. 

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.