Covid-19: Can’t afford to pay rent in Dubai? Here’s what you can do

  • Date: 24-May-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:UAE
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Covid-19: Can’t afford to pay rent in Dubai? Here’s what you can do

I lost my job in March because of the Covid-19 pandemic, so I am now planning to move back to my home country, Pakistan, since I can no longer afford to live in the UAE.� The tenancy contract states that I must give a notice of three months minimum and a two-month penalty applies if the contract is cancelled before its completion.. In the tough situation, the two-month penalty is too high for me.. I have the termination letter as a supporting document.. You have decided to relocate to your home country Pakistan as it is difficult for you to live in the UAE without employment.. Paying the penalty is too high for you and you would like to know the remedies available to you to avoid payment of your next rent cheque and the penalty.. To substantiate your reason for early termination of tenancy contract, you have with you the termination letter issued by your employer.. As your rented apartment is situated in Dubai, the provisions of Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai (Dubai Tenancy law) and Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007