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8 available 8 • View allIssue with rental cheques paid up front
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Q: Sir,
I have released 7 post dated cheques for house renting on January 12. January 15 is the date of the 1st cheque which is valued 9k. But on January 15, my bank froze my account because my company terminated me. So I told them to not withdraw the cheque coz I got no money in it and I'm cancelling that property.
When I asked them I need to collect my cheque, they told me I cannot. Not unless I pay them 9000.
Do they have the right to do this? I am in a deep problem as they filed a case against me regarding this. So, I want to know.
Thank you.

May 21, 2017
4560
Possibility of an early exit from tenancy without penalty
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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
3293
How to extend a lease for a few months
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Q: I am renting an apartment right now in Dubailand. The rental term ends by 28th of February. I am flying back to my home country on April 6th and I don't want to look for another stay for the last two months.
My landlord wouldn't mind when I stay until April 6th but he and I both don't know if it's legal and what do we need to do to make it binding between us.
Thanks and Best Regards

Jul 22, 2017
15537
Inability to renew the tenancy contract and extending it for one month only

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Q: Hello,
Our contract for our villa expires this Thursday, 30th April. Due to the coronavirus lockdown, we had not been able to leave our home to view other villas until the lockdown got lifted on Friday, 24th April. This gives us only a week to view properties and move.
We asked our landlord for up to a few more weeks here to give us a bit more time. In the meantime, I will let people see the villa and show them around whilst he also tries to find new tenants.
He declined and said that we can stay for another month if we pay the same rent pro-rata for a month. We explained that we cannot afford that; it is the reason why we are moving to find a cheaper place.
We offered 15,000 instead of 25,000 for one extra month and I will be happy for people to view whilst we are in it, but he also declined that offer. He has not shown any consideration for us, we find it difficult to move over the lockdown.
What is our position if we stay a few weeks beyond our contract expiry date?


Apr 28, 2020
1272
رفض إعطاء براءة ذمة بعد انتهاء عقد الإيجار لعدم الإبلاغ مسبقًا بالإخلاء

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س: السلام عليكم،
انتهى عقد الإيجار في 19/05/2020 في الشارقة. عندما طلبت براءة ذمة، طلبت إدارة المبنى إيجار شهرين غرامة لأني لم أبلغ خطيًا بإنهاء العقد قبل شهرين.
عندما طلبت نقل الأثاث، رفضت الإدارة بحجة عدم دفع الغرامة، وبسبب الإغلاق الحالي، أصبحت إجراءات المنازعات الإيجارية بطيئة إلى حد ما.
ما الحل دام فضلكم؟


Jun 10, 2020
1497
كيفية دفع مبلغ الشرط الجزائي عند عدم الوفاء بالالتزام التعاقدي
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س: مرحبًا،
لدي استفسار. أبرمت عقد عمل مونتاج لمسلسل تلفزيوني. حدث تأخُّر كبير في تسليم الحلقات وأخطاء ومشاكل كبيرة بالحلقات المسلّمة. وفي هذه الحالة، وجب تطبيق الشرط الجزائي المتَّفق عليه بالعقد بقيمة 1000 دولار مثلاً.
إذا كان متبقي للشخص المتعاقَد معه بحسب العقد دفعة أخيرة لما بعد التسليم بقيمة 500 دولار، فهل تُخصَم في هذه الحالة من قيمة الشرط الجزائي أم يسقط حقه في الدفعة الأخيرة ويُطالَب بدفع الشرط الجزائي بالكامل؟

Jul 20, 2020
681
إيقاف إجراء ضبط وإحضار سببه عدم سداد الإيجار
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س: ضبط وإحضار بالشارقة.
مالك الشقة قدم بلاغ بالشرطة لعدم سداد إيجار المنزل وبعدها تقدَّم إلى بلدية الشارقة بطلب ضبط وإحضار.
ماذا علي أن أفعل؟
لا أملك مبلغ سداد الإيجار.

Feb 1, 2021
480
Determining the proper rental for a villa
1
Q: Hello,
This is an inquiry related to rental renewal. I currently rent a 5 bedroom villa from a real estate company where I pay AED 192,500 and it is up for renewal on April 30.
As per RERA calculator, the range for 5 bedroom townhouse/Villa is 140k to 170K, thus it indicates no increase. As per search portals, there is a big price range for similar villas, 220K to 300k+.
I have given my legal notice for my intention to renew as per RERA calculator and my landlord has also given notice for renewal but indicating that it will be at a much higher rent, roughly above 250k; a 30%+ increase.
I would like to resolve this amicably, but there is a big gap between our own expectations. As per law, what are my next steps?
Sincerely,

Mar 11, 2021
390

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When I got an offer letter I resigned from the last employer and exit from the UAE for getting a visa from the new company. But the company sent me one visit visa and told me that when I arrive in the UAE they will immediately change it to the employment visa. When I joined here they told me they will change it as early as possible. Last two months I had to work believing their words.
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