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Can landlord retain the rent in case of early tenancy termination by the tenant?
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+.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I trust you are doing fine.
Pursuant to your question and to give you a proper legal advice, we will need to review a copy of your signed tenancy contract to see what is stated therein with regard to the clause for early termination and refund and further advise you on the way forward.
Therefore, for confidentiality, you can contact me via phone or email, or you can contact our office.
Best Regards,
Aws M. Younis
As per UAE law, the landlord is bound to return the security deposit and the remaining rent amount in case of early termination after deducting 2 months' additional rent.
You may contact us at [---------] for 10 mins free consultation over the phone and 30 mins at our office.
Regards
