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Can the building management present the security deposit cheque before the end of tenancy?

I gave a 5% security deposit cheque to my building management. They told me this cheque will be returned to me when I am vacating the flat.

But without prior notice, they deposited my cheque. I still have 2 months' time for my tenancy contract to expire.

Please guide me, can they deposit my advance cheque without prior notice?

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Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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14 Feb 2023, 06:53

No, of course, the cheque is a security cheque for any damages upon evacuation. It is recovered upon evacuation and is fixed in the contract.

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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14 Feb 2023, 07:04

It is possible and this is usual for all real estate offices.

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