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4 available 4 • View allLandlord denied maintenance: Can they charge me for late notice of cancelation?


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Q: Hi,
Before my contract ended, I requested my landlord to perform maintenance on the flat as the cement on the ceiling was falling down, and the paint was peeling due to a high volume of mold.
However, they rejected my request, so we decided not to renew the flat. Now they are asking me to pay for two months due to late notice.
Initially, I did not plan to cancel, but due to the rejection of maintenance, we decided to move out.
Please advise me on what I should do.
Thank you!



Apr 7, 2023
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Does the tenant have the right to early exit of contract due to poor living conditions?

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Q: Hello
I have a tenancy contract with a small real estate company in RAK. I have a problem with the water supply for 2 months and I have a nonsecure neighbourhood with a lot of Africans without work and I don't feel safe there.
I found new accommodation and I want to move out but the agent is telling me I need to pay for one extra month. Please advise me, is it mandatory to pay an extra month or the agent is just trying to make some cash for himself?
It remains 3 months until my contract will expire, but I want to move in the end of this month.
Thanks


Oct 20, 2019
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Premature termination of tenancy contract due to defects of the property
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Q: We have still 7 months left on our tenancy contract but the property has too many issues and in one room the ceiling has fallen down due to leaks.
Is there any way we can break the contract and receive the rent for remaining months and our security deposit back?
Thanks for the advice.

Jul 8, 2017
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Is it the responsibility of the owner or building management to fix leaking damages in new apartment?




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Q: I own an apartment in Dubai which I rent out. The apartment below has reported water damage, and now the building management company is holding me responsible, asking me to fix both the leak and the damage to the unit below.
I disagree with this for two main reasons:
1. The management company did not act quickly to stop the leak, and both my tenant and I were out of the country at the time. Had they intervened sooner, the damage could have been minimized.
2. I believe the leak may be due to construction defects or poor materials used by the developer. The building is less than three years old, and I bought the apartment directly from the developer.
I don't see how any of this is my or my tenant's fault.
I need legal advice on how to challenge this claim and understand my rights. Please let me know if you can help.





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Jan 30, 2025
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Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allWhat You Should Know While Renting a Property in the UAE 5
An interview-format article covering the topic of residential retail properties pertaining to the liability for property maintenance and the repercussions of defaulting on rent payments in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 24, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allLaw No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 12
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 8
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
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Decree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai 0
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
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View allإمكانية المطالبة بالمستحقات العمالية بناءً على الراتب الفعلي وليس المكتوب في العقد 0
السلام عليكم،
أعمل في شركة في العين مند ثلاث سنوات ونصف "منها سنة وعشرة أشهر إقامة تابعة للشركة" وما تبقى كنت أعمل بالإعارة من شركة أخرى. راتبي في عقد العمل 500 درهم ولكن راتبي الفعلي 2500 درهم.
هل يحق لي المطالبة قانونًا على حسب الراتب الفعلي؟
وهل فترة العمل بالإعارة تدخل ضمن أيام المستحقات؟
علمًا بأنني أستلم راتبي بشكل مباشر بإيصال قبض من الشركة، وراتب العقد (500) أستلمه بنكيًا أو عبر فروع الأنصاري.
Jul 17, 2023
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New owner in Dubai with no Ejari and previous tenant: What are his rights? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
I recently purchased a studio flat in Dubai that was previously tenanted under a Tenancy Contract from November 2022 to November 2023.
However, there is no registered Ejari to establish a tenant-landlord relationship in the Dubai Government record.
The previous landlord had given the tenant a year's notice to vacate the flat, which was given six months ago. Now that I have purchased the flat, I have asked the tenant to replace the cheques, but she has refused to cooperate.
Can you please advise me on whether I am obligated to continue the Tenancy Agreement signed by the previous owner, given the absence of an Ejari?
Alternatively, when can I tell her to vacate the flat, or do I have to wait until November 2023?
Secondly, I would like to know if I need to serve the tenant with an eviction notice again to vacate the flat. If so, for how long is the remaining period valid, or do I need to issue a new eviction notice of one year?
I would appreciate your prompt response.
Many thanks!
Kind Regards,
Apr 11, 2023
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My company is asking us to work 9 hours this Ramadan. What can we do? 0
My company is asking us to do 9 hrs. duty this Ramadan starting last 8th of April 2023 without overtime pay.
And no one from my colleagues wants to complain as they are scared of what might happen.
Just today, my showroom manager is asking me to extend until 12 pm when I started my duty from 10 am and I am fasting.
What can I do?
Apr 13, 2023
543
Issuing a legal notice for non-payment and false accusations by a client 0
Hello,
We would like to issue and send a notice/legal notice to one of our clients for none payment of dues and false accusations.
How can this be done?
Apr 15, 2023
471
How to recover unpaid funds from a guest who left without paying? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are a registered company that provides accommodation in Dubai. One of our guests partially paid for his stay and claimed to have an issue with the bank.
He promised to pay the remaining amount before departure, but left the property without informing us and left an unpaid bill of 6000 AED.
After departure, the guest apologized for the delay in payment and assured us that it would be paid shortly. However, the payment has not been made yet.
It has been over a month now, and the guest continues to acknowledge the debt and promises to pay as soon as he has funds (there is proof of this through multiple messages).
The Dubai police have informed us that they cannot assist with this type of claim.
Please advise on the best course of action and whether there is a chance to recover the unpaid funds.
Apr 15, 2023
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