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Painting of rental property
Big discussion in the group for where I live as some LL's are getting lairy and withholding deposits stating that it's to cover the cost of repainting the property. There is nothing specific in the law 26 of 2007 other than:
Article (21) Tenant shall be obliged, upon expiry of tenancy, to return the premises to landlord in the same condition as handed over to him at the time of contracting except, shortages resulting from normal use or for reasons beyond his control. However, in case of any dispute, the matter shall be referred to the Committee for decision. Does anyone know the legal situation about repainting? |
Re: Painting of rental property
My understanding is that if there has just been normal wear and tear it’s at the LLs expense. If you have repainted to something other than ‘standard dubai magnolia’ then you have to return to ‘standard dubai magnolia’ or pay the LLs expenses for doing so.
The first Q&A in this article would suggest unless is specifically stated in the lease agreement that the tenant will cover the costs then it’s down to the LL: http://gulfnews.com/business/propert...perty-1.865841 The results of a Google search looked liked this had been asked a few times on expatflange, if you want to go over there for a look… |
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Originally Posted by the_red_sheep
(Post 10699867)
expatflange, if you want to go over there for a look…
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When I moved out my previous rented property due to the landlord being a complete wan*er, he said it needed repainted at my expense (which it did say explicitly in the contract).
I got a quote from a cheap as chips painting contractor how much to paint the villa, with one coat of the cheapest paint they had. Then gave the landlord that quote, and he only deducted that amount from my deposit. |
Re: Painting of rental property
Originally Posted by the_red_sheep
(Post 10699867)
My understanding is that if there has just been normal wear and tear it’s at the LLs expense. If you have repainted to something other than ‘standard dubai magnolia’ then you have to return to ‘standard dubai magnolia’ or pay the LLs expenses for doing so.
The first Q&A in this article would suggest unless is specifically stated in the lease agreement that the tenant will cover the costs then it’s down to the LL: The results of a Google search looked liked this had been asked a few times on expatflange, if you want to go over there for a look… EW best avoided for many reasons, not least that the comments are frequently wrong. |
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The problem is that unless it's written as a part of the contract that thou shall or shalt not it's difficult to fight back against a LL who is adamant that it'll be painted and will withold the deposit. Lot of hassle going to the rental committee so some folks in my neck of the woods have come up with a solution. They stay in the property for a month after expiry of the contract. LL cannot have DEWA cut you off and by the time they've gone through the legal process to boot you out the month is up.
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We had a similar issue when leaving our first apartment on the palm. The place was immaculate (the report from the assessor said as much).
Landlord said he was keeping 7,500 dh from our deposit. It was mental what the breakdown included (drivers, supervisors, plasterers for cracks in the wall that were down to subsidence etc...). After several emails I went to estate agents in person, told them I had consulted a lawyer and had been recommended to raise a case with RERA (this was made up) and to also raise a case with the police as this was tantamount to theft. As soon as I mentioned involving the police they backtracked and I got my deposit back the following day. |
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Originally Posted by mikewot
(Post 10704257)
The problem is that unless it's written as a part of the contract that thou shall or shalt not it's difficult to fight back against a LL who is adamant that it'll be painted and will withold the deposit. Lot of hassle going to the rental committee so some folks in my neck of the woods have come up with a solution. They stay in the property for a month after expiry of the contract. LL cannot have DEWA cut you off and by the time they've gone through the legal process to boot you out the month is up.
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Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 10704292)
Unless people start standing up to bullying landlords they will continue to try the same old tricks - and will get away with them.
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Re: Painting of rental property
Originally Posted by mikewot
(Post 10699846)
Big discussion in the group for where I live as some LL's are getting lairy and withholding deposits stating that it's to cover the cost of repainting the property. There is nothing specific in the law 26 of 2007 other than:
Article (21) Tenant shall be obliged, upon expiry of tenancy, to return the premises to landlord in the same condition as handed over to him at the time of contracting except, shortages resulting from normal use or for reasons beyond his control. However, in case of any dispute, the matter shall be referred to the Committee for decision. Does anyone know the legal situation about repainting? |
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In our old apartment we lost our deposit because we had painted the place, it was cheaper to lose the deposit than it was to get the whole place re-painted to the original colour. When we took this villa over every room was a different colour but the LL restored it to magnolia, so I am guessing we can leave it how we like.
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Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 10704445)
In our old apartment we lost our deposit because we had painted the place, it was cheaper to lose the deposit than it was to get the whole place re-painted to the original colour. When we took this villa over every room was a different colour but the LL restored it to magnolia, so I am guessing we can leave it how we like.
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Originally Posted by busybee2
(Post 10704382)
i know in ad they are meant to paint it every year, and they allow for normal wear and tear, so putting up curtain rails and dirty finger marks from the kids and picture hooks is normal wear and tear.
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Re: Painting of rental property
Originally Posted by mikewot
(Post 10699846)
Big discussion in the group for where I live as some LL's are getting lairy and withholding deposits stating that it's to cover the cost of repainting the property. There is nothing specific in the law 26 of 2007 other than:
Article (21) Tenant shall be obliged, upon expiry of tenancy, to return the premises to landlord in the same condition as handed over to him at the time of contracting except, shortages resulting from normal use or for reasons beyond his control. However, in case of any dispute, the matter shall be referred to the Committee for decision. Does anyone know the legal situation about repainting? |
Re: Painting of rental property
Originally Posted by csdf
(Post 10705336)
Are they really meant to paint it every year? It sounds like it would be a bit of a pain for tenants to have to allow people in every year to do that.
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