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Am I liable for compensation to the new owner after vacating a property with an expired lease?
Dear Lawyers,
I had been living in a house with an expired tenancy contract. The house was sold, and the security deposit was returned to me. Prior to the transfer, I had verbally informed the previous owner that I wanted to leave.
Ten days after the transfer to the new owner, I vacated the premises. The new owner is now asking me for compensation.
Does he have valid grounds to sue me, since my tenancy contract had expired and I didn't sign one with the new landlord?
Dear Questioner,
With your tenancy contract’s expiration, lack of a signed agreement with the new owner, and standard tenant rights—it appears that the new owner does not have valid grounds to sue you for compensation following your departure from the property.
Greetings,
If you do not vacate the rented property and hand it over legally, you are required to pay the rental value from the date of expiry of the contract until the actual vacating and handing over.
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Dear Questioner,
From the explanation you have given, you have stayed in the house even after the expiry of the contract with the consent of the previous landlord.
So, the contract will come to an automatic renewal according to Dubai rental law.
If we have proof regarding your willingness to vacate the property, then the new landlord cannot claim this compensation.
Apart from that, it should be specified in the tenancy contract.
We will discuss the possibilities in detail.
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Thank you for reaching out with your question regarding the tenancy situation!
Based on what you’ve shared, since your tenancy contract had expired and no new agreement was signed with the new owner, the claim for compensation may not have a solid legal basis.
However, certain factors such as local regulations and the terms of the original contract could play a role in the final determination.
In cases like these, it’s important to carefully examine the specific details of your tenancy agreement and the communications between all parties.
I’d recommend scheduling a consultation so we can review all the relevant documents and advise you on the best way to protect yourself against any potential claims.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly via WhatsApp or phone to discuss your case further and to set up a time for us to meet.
Best regards,
Suhail Rana
