Is it possible to end my tenancy agreement early in Dubai?

Is it possible to end my tenancy agreement early in Dubai?
Are you considering ending your tenancy agreement before your lease is up? It is best for you to acquire detailed information on Dubai's landlord-tenant law before making a decision to leave. In this article, we offer an introduction to the possibilities available to tenants who want to terminate their tenancy early in Dubai.

Early termination of tenancy contract & Dubai’s rental law

In simple words, there are no provisions for ending a lease agreement early within the tenancy laws of Dubai. It is only the landlord-tenant relationship that is governed by the rental law.

The lease agreement is enforceable by law, as stated in Article 7 of Law No. (26) of 2007, which states that the landlord and tenant are bound by it and cannot cancel it without proper consent from both parties.

It was previously required for both tenants and landlord to provide a 90-day notice period in cases where the rental contract was not to be renewed. But ever since the Law No. (33) of 2008 was passed by the authorities, it is no longer necessary for either party to present a 90-day notice period in case they are not interested in renewing the tenancy contract. Instead, the Dubai rental legislation was modified to give precedence to the terms set forth in tenancy contracts. As a result, it’s critical that tenants are sure they’re familiar with the notice period specified in their contract. In case early termination is not mentioned in the tenancy contract, it is possible for the landlord to ask for compensation if the tenant wishes to leave early.

How to terminate a tenancy contract

Here are a few suggestions for renters who will be moving out of their property before the end of their contract:

To begin with, look for an exit clause in your lease agreement to allow you to terminate the tenancy contract early. When tenants sign a lease agreement, it’s critical for them to make sure that an exit clause is included in it. This ensures that they do not have to put up with endless hassles and negotiation in case a situation arises that makes it necessary for them to exit the agreement early.

If you don’t see anything in your lease about this, contact your landlord. Explain the scenario and why you must terminate your lease agreement. However, remember that if your landlord agrees to negotiate, there is a good chance that you might be required to pay a penalty. However, it is also possible for you to help your landlord find a replacement tenant.

In simple words, an early exit on your tenancy is possible in Dubai, but it would require for an early exit clause to be mentioned in the rental agreement, or the tenant would be liable to compensate the landlord.

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