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I left a flat with 2 months' prior notice. Do I need to pay for a damaged door?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I left the flat with 2 months' prior notice and gave a DEWA clearance certificate to the building management.
Now they are claiming compensation for a damaged door, amounting to AED 9000, and they have my deposit of AED 2000. They are asking me to settle the amount of AED 9000, otherwise they will take legal action against me.
Am I bound to pay the extra amount? I have already left Dubai for India.
Please advise me on what to do.
Dear Questioner,
In this case, the owner must ask you to pay for the value of the damaged door through the court, and you must prove that you are not responsible for the damage.
If anything else is required, don’t hesitate to contact us via email or call our offices in Dubai or Sharjah.
Jasim Al Haddad Law Firm
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Dear Questioner,
According to UAE law, the landlord has the right to claim compensation for any damages caused to the property during the tenancy period.
However, the amount claimed must be reasonable and supported by evidence.
In your case, it is important to determine if the damage to the door was caused by you or if it was pre-existing.
If you believe that the amount claimed is unreasonable or if you have evidence to prove that the damage was not caused by you, you can dispute the claim.
If you have already left Dubai and are unable to resolve the issue with the landlord, you can seek legal advice from a lawyer in the UAE.
They can advise you on the best course of action and represent you in any legal proceedings if necessary.
It is important to address the issue as soon as possible to avoid any further legal action being taken against you.
Dear questioner,
You weren't present for any inspection to assess the door damage.
It's reasonable to request justification for the AED 9000 claim. It was their duty to visit the apartment and let you know the assessments and repair costs before you transfer the keys or even with your presence.
Now this amount cannot be justified without valid proof that you had damaged the doors and an assessment of the damage.
Please send a mail to the landlord mentioning and questioning this.
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What happened to the door?
If the damage to the door is due to normal use, then you are not responsible for repairing it or paying for it.
However, if the door is damaged due to misuse or intentional damage, then you are responsible.
