Q: Salam, I have terminated my tenancy contract early on. On the 4th month, I notified the landlord through his agent that I got released from duty and need to terminate the contract. I gave 2 months' notice (via email). I received verbal confirmation that I can vacate. I received Clearance Certificate and handed the place over on time and in good condition. The only thing, I didn't pull out the balance cheques from the landlord. 1. The landlord didn't return the security deposit. 2. To my surprise, the landlord cashed the 3rd cheque. 3. The landlord still has the 4th cheque. Being new in the UAE, what am I supposed to do? How can I collect my money and stop the 4th cheque from being cashed out?

Q: I have to cancel my tenancy contract as I lost my job. I read in gulf news that tenants can cancel the contract without paying a penalty if they don't have income for it. My wife has a job, but the tenancy contract is on my name. Is it possible to cancel the contract without penalty? Should I approach the court to get a ruling in my favour?

Q: Dear Mam, Greetings! I would like to ask for your assistance with my situation. Our tenancy contract will end by today, April 30, 2020. I notified our landlord on April 1, 2020, that we will not renew the contract, as my husband lost his job and his employer didn't renew his employment contract due to this current situation COVID-19. Now, that we will vacate the flat, the manager of the landlord will not issue us NOC due to they asking us to pay 2000 for the security deposit, but the contract has already finished. Why are they asking me to pay for that amount? Nowadays, every single penny is very important. and we have limited resources due to my husband job loss. Are there any legal rights for that? Thank you. Appreciate your response.

Q: Kindly note that my property agent has threatened to take me to court since I moved out and I was unable to hand over the keys. I have arranged for a third party to sign on my behalf but the property agent didn’t show up on the date we agreed.

Q: Hello, How to evict an existing tenant after purchasing a property in Abu Dhabi when the lease expires in less than 2 months? The new owner is planning to move in.

Q: I got RDSC judgment in my favor awarding termination of my lease from May 2024 to May 2025. The landlord made an appeal and lied about my request for termination on 4 December. My lawyer didn't give any response so the landlord won the appeal. Recently, the Landlord asked for the keys back and said I have overstayed since 4 Dec for not returning the key. He said he could cash my last rent cheque and wouldn't return the deposit. I gave him my friend's address and said to pick up the key from there but to return my deposit and last rent cheque but he does not agree. He wants to keep the deposit.

An interview-format article covering the topic of residential retail properties pertaining to the liability for property maintenance and the repercussions of defaulting on rent payments in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

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.

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.

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.