How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
Guessing this is a common issue and hoping somebody knows what I can do.
Paid a 2,000 Dirham deposit on a flat which I moved out of in January. Landlord (Emirati gentleman) refusing to pay it to me, claiming I need to get it from the (Indian) agent I rented from, who is saying I need to get it from the landlord. I have a copy of the contract and a receipt for the deposit, which state that the landlord owes it to me. Is there anyone I can go to who will help me get the money back? Getting very angry and not sure what to do. Bitter taste in mouth! |
Re: How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
Sorry but don't bother replying, agent just called. Apparently the maintenance the landlord had to do when I left the flat cost the full amount of the deposit (funny that) so I won't be getting a penny.
What a surprise. Guess I learnt my lesson and should have insisted on an inspection in the presence of the landlord and agent BEFORE I left and had the place painted and cleaned myself for 500 dirham. Gits. I want to go home. |
Re: How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
Originally Posted by shandolier
(Post 8489739)
Sorry but don't bother replying, agent just called. Apparently the maintenance the landlord had to do when I left the flat cost the full amount of the deposit (funny that) so I won't be getting a penny.
What a surprise. Guess I learnt my lesson and should have insisted on an inspection in the presence of the landlord and agent BEFORE I left and had the place painted and cleaned myself for 500 dirham. Gits. I want to go home. |
Re: How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse
(Post 8489795)
I just view the deposit as part of the rent. You don't get it back, I won't even be trying when I move out.
For the villa I used to rent in Saudi however I am getting the full amount back (as far as I'm aware - picking cheque up this afternoon insha'allah), as the law states that the landlord can't enter the accommodation unless I have returned the key until 2 months have passed and obviously 2 months rent is more than my deposit.. |
Re: How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse
(Post 8489795)
I just view the deposit as part of the rent. You don't get it back, I won't even be trying when I move out.
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Re: How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse
(Post 8489795)
I just view the deposit as part of the rent. You don't get it back, I won't even be trying when I move out.
Our Estimation Engineer has visited the property and has noticed that you have taken good care of the property. He has given a report that only painting need to done at the apartment. The amount that will be charged by us for painting of the apartment is detailed below 1. Painting - Villa needs complete internal painting & Crack correction in certain areas 2 painters x 2 days x AED 200 per day 800 2 helpers x 2 days x AED 150 per day 600 1 mason x 1 day x AED 200 per day 200 Paint material 1,500 2. Supervision overheads for engineer: 1 engineer x 1 day x AED 300 per day 300 3. Driver cost for transporting labour 2 days x 2 trips per day x AED 50/- per trip 200 Total Cost for Repair: 3,600 This is for a 2000 sq ft apartment, at this point I lost it completely. First I rang estate agent, he kept telling me it was in the contract. It wasn't. I then went to estate agents office and told him if I didn't get full deposit back I would raise case with both RERA and the police the next day, as it was breach of contract and tantamount to theft. I got the full amount back 2 days later. Landlords have had years of shafting tenants here, now the market has gone against them they don't appreciate us returning the favour. To be honest, I could have done without the hassle of getting the deposit back, but as we looked after the apartment and is was in perfectly livable condition (we took photos once we left and had it cleaned) I wasn't willing to back down. The deposit was money we paid to guarantee we would look after the place - which we did. And to me "refundable deposit" means just that. |
Re: How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
Flipping cheek! Rental law says that tenants do not have to pay to repaint a property when handing it back, simply that it should be in good order. Some wear and tear is expected.
We got our deposit back in full when we moved last year. - |
Re: How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
You have protection in Dubai that we don't...
also, you don't know what I've done this flat... |
Re: How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse
(Post 8490190)
also, you don't know what I've done this flat...
MM, xx |
Re: How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
Originally Posted by shandolier
(Post 8489739)
Sorry but don't bother replying, agent just called. Apparently the maintenance the landlord had to do when I left the flat cost the full amount of the deposit (funny that) so I won't be getting a penny.
What a surprise. Guess I learnt my lesson and should have insisted on an inspection in the presence of the landlord and agent BEFORE I left and had the place painted and cleaned myself for 500 dirham. Gits. I want to go home. I was furious, pissed off, ready to go mad - this went on for 6 months and I've just forgotten (almost) about it now. Sometimes you have to move on. |
Re: How do I get my flat rental deposit back?
Well, you've learned one thing now. Emiratis are bastards who can't be trusted when it comes to money. Sure there's a few decent ones around but most aren't.
Never hand over the keys until you get the deposit back. Always threaten to go to RERA and imply that you've had a conversation with so and so at RERA if they try to stand firm. |
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