Q: 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+.

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.

Q: I am currently renting a 3-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina, with the rent of AED 200,000 per year paid in 4 cheques. The lease is a 2-year lease, which, as of 1st September 2017, has 1 year remaining. When I originally signed the lease, we were told by the landlord's son (who has POA), that sharers were ok. We were originally 3 friends. I lost my job at the beginning of this year, and therefore had some issues paying the rent cheque. This is now paid in full, and I will settle any penalties as per the contract. However, I would like to end the lease early. My landlord has now taken over negotiation, and his son (who has POA) is out of the picture. The landlord is saying that I am not allowed to share the apartment, however, to end the lease, I must pay termination fees of 2 months, which amounts to almost AED 35,000. I simply cannot stay in the apartment alone, and will end up in a situation where I cannot pay the rent again. Could you please provide some advice on this issue. Richard

Q: Sir, I have taken an office in Dubai for three years starting from 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2018. Due to slow business conditions, I am forced to reduce expenses and planning to vacate current office and move to a smaller one. Unfortunately, there is no early termination clause in the lease agreement. Please advise what is the penalty in such cases as per government law. Thanking You, Kind Regards.... Kuttan

Q: I have two shops in Sharjah. Recently I`ve decided to sell them to different owners. We changed the name of the branch and Landlord now asking for a double rent price - from AED 150,000 to AED 300,000.Where do I stand in legal perspective and what should be my actions on this? Thank you.