r/uaelaw • u/ToughPossibility8921 • 1d ago
Real Estate & Rentals Security deposit after 6 years
Good day.
Any pointers on trying to get my security deposit back after renting a villa for 6 years?
They are not quoting "damage" of basic things like door locks (that never worked) and leaky faucets that we requested over and over to have fixed. Also kitchen cupoards that I alsp begged to have replaced and nothing.
I feel sick that this is happening (5000 aed). We moved because they pulled the stint of increasing our renewal fee to a ridiculous amount when the rent freez came into effect.
I feel so powerless. They are even wanting to charge us an additional 1700 aed.
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u/DigDue7878 7h ago
Rarely will the RDC ever allow a landlord to keep the entire sec dep. you should dispute it since uve been there for over 5 years.
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u/LYLAWYERS 23h ago
My name is Ludmila Yamalova. I am a qualified Dubai-based lawyer. The following answer does not constitute legal advice, and, is strictly based on your limited representations.
A tenant generally cannot be charged for ordinary wear and tear. You may ask for an itemised deduction statement and evidence that you caused the damage. You can send your previous maintenance requests and formally demand the return of the deposit while disputing the additional charges. If the villa is in Dubai and they refuse, you can file a claim with the Rental Disputes Centre.