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Questions & Answers
8 available 8 • View allEarly termination of tenancy contract in Dubai
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
51740
Early termination of lease contract by the tenant
Q: Hi,
I am the landlord, my tenant wants to terminate the contract but he has already paid the rental amount in advance as per the contract.
Now that he wants to terminate the contract do I have to reimburse him his money or I am not obliged to legally?
Feb 8, 2017
15196
Possibility of an early exit from tenancy without penalty
Q: Hi,
I live and work in Dubai. I recently got married and want to bring my wife to Dubai on a spouse visa. For that, one of the essential conditions is to have a lease agreement with 1 year lease period.
The nature of my job is such that I may have to relocate to another country anytime. Also, I have an open application for immigration to another country and I may get a PR within a few months or so. In either of the case, there is a possibility that I might have to terminate my tenancy contract before it officially ends.
Please advise if it's possible & legally acceptable to have an early exit clause, something like "the tenant (or both the parties) may terminate the contract any time after three months of signing the contract by giving one month notice to the other party. No penalty shall be applicable in such case."
Of course, this subjects to finding a landlord who would agree to such condition. But I find one, can the standard contracts be modified to add such clause?
Thanks
SJ
Mar 19, 2017
3340
Can landlord retain the rent in case of early tenancy termination by the tenant?
Q: Good day,
I have given a cheque amounting to the full rent value for 1 year as per my landlord's requirement. I just renewed my contract for the 2nd time, however, I am requesting for an early termination due to the transfer of my work location.
But the landlord says I cannot refund the remaining rent amount even after 2-months notice which is about 7 months and the amount is more or less AED29,000+.
Jul 6, 2017
2538
Penalty payable in case of early termination of tenancy contract
Q: My tenancy contract specifies that "In the event of early termination, Tenant shall have to serve two-month written notice prior to the vacating date and to pay two months rent as a penalty to the landlord and the remaining balance to be refunded".
Based on that, please advise if during the two months notice I can stay in the property and paying those two months rent (which are effectively already paid) are the penalty or if after the two months notice an additional two months rent should be paid as a penalty?
Thank you
Jul 8, 2017
13000
How to exit from a binding lease contract
Q: I am currently renting a 3-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina, with the rent of AED 200,000 per year paid in 4 cheques. The lease is a 2-year lease, which, as of 1st September 2017, has 1 year remaining.
When I originally signed the lease, we were told by the landlord's son (who has POA), that sharers were ok. We were originally 3 friends.
I lost my job at the beginning of this year, and therefore had some issues paying the rent cheque. This is now paid in full, and I will settle any penalties as per the contract.
However, I would like to end the lease early. My landlord has now taken over negotiation, and his son (who has POA) is out of the picture. The landlord is saying that I am not allowed to share the apartment, however, to end the lease, I must pay termination fees of 2 months, which amounts to almost AED 35,000.
I simply cannot stay in the apartment alone, and will end up in a situation where I cannot pay the rent again.
Could you please provide some advice on this issue.
Richard
Aug 3, 2017
807
Abu-Dhabi tenancy contract
Q: I rented a villa in Abu Dhabi for a few years with the lease term till October and now as I bought my own apartment I sent a notice to the Landlord that I am going to vacate his villa in July. He came back to me saying that he is not accepting my request. What are my options?
May 31, 2016
2103
Extending the tenancy contract for two months upon expiry
Q: My tenancy contract, drawn under the land department of Dubai, expires on 24th of November. I wish to extend it for 2 months.
The landlord says we can only renew for a year but is open to options as long as they are legal.
Is it true that I cannot make a new contract with my landlord for 2 months?
If I am forced to make a new contract for a year, can I have the 'premature termination penalty' clause removed?
(So I can give 2 months notice as soon as I enter into the contract and not have to pay a penalty).
Nov 1, 2018
3583
Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allLaw No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai
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
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Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai
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
25064
Decree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre 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.
Sep 18, 2013
7320
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As I was in the country, the bank filed a criminal case against me, and I was sentenced to 3 years. I won the appeal against the bank and then filed another criminal case a few months later in Dubai. Again, I won and paid a fine.
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The procedures for filing for divorce on mutual consent
Dear sir/madam,
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We would like to file a divorce on mutual consent as soon as possible. May I get some advice here on the procedures?
Sep 13, 2022
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My previous employer failed to pay my gratuity. Can I file a case 6 months after resignation?
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Can a real estate agency hold a percentage of a property sale until transfer is done?
A real estate agency has signed an MOU stating that a 10% security deposit from the buyer and the seller will be kept in the real estate agency and will be released upon transferring the property.
The transfer of the property was blocked due to the court order.
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