A number of real estate owners in Ajman surprised their tenants by reducing the value of rents, especially those affected by the crisis of "Corona", who live in their buildings and villas and were affected by the closing of their commercial stores, and their work stopped due to the banning of their activities during the past and current periods.
These community initiatives to reduce the value of rents by owners come in light of their participation in the efforts to overcome and overcome the current crisis, and to relieve people and stand by them, to reduce the repercussions of the Corona virus crisis.
Tenants confirmed to "Emirates Today" that they were surprised by text messages through "WhatsApp" from the owners and their agents that "by reducing the value of the rents and checks required of them, during the current months, by a rate ranging between 30 and 50%", noting that these messages were entered in their hearts Happiness and reassurance, especially since a number of people were affected by the current crisis and its work was stopped.
In detail, tenant Fathi Muhammad confirmed that he went to postpone the check for the payment of the apartment in which he lives due to the interruption of the work of his shop, and his inability to pay the rent for this month, as he was surprised by the owner of the property by exempting him from 50% of the rental value for three months, and postponing his current installment, pointing to This initiative made him happy and gave him new hope for him and his family.
The owner of one of the shops, Mohamed Al-Nasser, said: “The property owner has reduced the rent for three months, due to the current crisis.” He pointed out that his shop employs three workers and has an obligation to pay their wages. The landlords initiative to reduce rents or exempt tenants, especially in light of these circumstances that require solidarity and cooperation between all parties.
In turn, one of the real estate agents, Jumaa Al Ghais, stressed the necessity of joining efforts and standing by the tenants to overcome the repercussions of the crisis that the world is currently going through.
He indicated that they, as real estate owners and investors, launched several initiatives, which varied between providing facilities, postponing checks and reducing rent for a specified period, in addition to launching another initiative with a 50% discount for all those who wish to work with health officials, government departments, and some community groups in renting a car from their various stores without guarantees, Until the current crisis ends.
And the owner of one of the buildings in Ajman who reduced rents - preferably not to be named - stated that he reduced the rents in a desire to stand by the residents, despite not knowing their current conditions, pointing out that many individuals were affected by the current conditions, which calls for concerted efforts to overcome this stage.
He pointed out that he only sent letters to all residents stating that if the tenant wants to postpone the installment because he is unable to pay, he does not have to check with the office, because all checks will not be presented to the bank for this month, and the residents who want to pay should check with the real estate office to pay the checks. , Knowing that 30% of its value will be deducted, given the current circumstances.
The initiative is on time
Citizen Amna Ibrahim confirmed that she sent a message via the WhatsApp program to the villa owner telling her that the payment of the rent check is ready and she wants to deliver it to her, noting that she was surprised by her response with another message that the value of the rent check was reduced from 20 thousand dirhams to 15 thousand for this payment, In line with current conditions.
She showed that this message made her happy a lot, especially since there is a crisis that the entire society is going through and needs to join efforts to overcome it, pointing out that she did not know how to thank her for her initiative because it came at the time.
The rate of depreciation of the rent ranged between 30 and 50%.