Q: I would like to ask if I am legally obliged to pay for damage to a unit I rented that I did not commit. I was made to pay for the damage and the huge amount would be deducted from my security deposit… A: The tenant is not obliged to pay for damages that he/she did not commit during the tenancy…

Dear User, The tenant is not obliged to pay for damages that he/she did not commit during the tenancy period. You may also refer to any relevant clauses in the tenancy contract. In such a case, assuming there is some evidence or documentation to support your claim such as the email and the report, you may file a complaint with the RDC against the landlord and claim your money back. Kind regards, KHA Advocates.

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How to claim the security deposit back from the landlord

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Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai

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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.

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Decree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai

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