Things to avoid delays in obtaining clearance and rental insurance

Real estate developers have confirmed that clearance is an inherent right for the tenant, especially after the end of the lease contract and handing over the unit, provided that the terms of the contract are adhered to, noting that procrastination by some landlord and leasing companies is illegal.

They explained to "Emirates Today" that there are several things that speed up the tenants obtaining the clearance and the amount of the insurance from the owner, most notably informing the owner long enough before the contract expires, not wanting to renew, in addition to handing over the tenant to the leased property in the state he received it, so that he can recover the insurance. In addition, the clearance is related to the tenant's fulfillment of his obligations.

Real estate agents stressed the need to set clear controls and standards for rental insurance transactions, to preserve the rights of both parties.

For its part, the Rental Dispute Settlement Center, the judicial arm of the Dubai Land Department, confirmed that the tenant submitting an “order on petition” to the center is a guarantee for obtaining his rental insurance, provided it is delivered to the leased property, as it received from the owner, without damages.

He said that the tenant must realize that the lease contract is renewed automatically, in the event that the owner does not object, and the contract is renewed for a similar time or for a year, whichever is less, and with the same terms of the lease contract, stressing the need to discharge his liability by obtaining proof of his delivery of the housing unit.

It is noteworthy that tenants in Dubai and Sharjah have complained that landlords and rental companies procrastinate in giving them a clearance when they vacate the property, under the pretext of not informing them before the end of the rental contract, considering that the intended goal is to reduce rental insurance.

They told Al-Emarat Al-Youm that there are exaggerations in the cost of maintenance when evacuating the rented units.

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