Renting, notices & disputes · Dubai Legislation Portal
Dubai tenancy early termination, break clauses and settlement
A tenant’s desire to leave early does not automatically cancel the remaining contractual obligations. The contract, break clause, replacement-tenant arrangement and negotiated settlement should be reviewed together.
Apply the framework to the real facts.
Calculate the remaining term, payments, deposit, agency or reletting costs and handover date. Record any settlement, waiver or replacement tenancy in writing before surrendering possession.
What to check
- Break clause
- Remaining cheques and rent
- Replacement tenant terms
- Deposit and handover
- Written release or settlement
Common mistakes
- Returning keys without a signed release
- Assuming a job loss automatically cancels the lease
- Agreeing a replacement tenant without owner confirmation
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