10. Consider the hassle factor. It might not be worth your time fighting for the return of a small deposit. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A pivate villa on Palm Jumeirah. Thousand of people rent in the UAE, but many struggle to get their security despoits back at the end of a tenancy. Courtesy, Gulf Sotheby’s International Realty
Harry Tregoning, an estate agent for Tregoning Property in Dubai has several top tips for getting your deposit back. Pawan Singh / The National
1. Make sure you read your tenancy agreement before you sign it. Look for the clauses outlining the security deposit.. Victor Besa / The National
2. Take pictures as you move into the property, and focus on anything that is damaged. Look up at the ceilings for cracks and down on the floor for broken tiles. The National
3. Before you move out, arrange to meet with your landlord to agree what needs doing. Pawan Singh / The National
4. Touch up marks on the walls, or if necessary get the whole property painted with your own contractors. The landlord is likely to charge you more for a paint job.
5. Leave the property clean, and go back after the removal men have finished their job, because they often leave dirty floors, and that gives a landlord a bad impression. Jaime Puebla / The National
6. Don’t leave any furniture behind, as landlords might charge you to have it removed. Nicole Hill / The National
7. Pay all your bills before leaving the property. Pawan Singh / The National
8. Ensure the water is turned off, and there are no leaking pipes. Courtesy, Bloom Properties
9.f you are concerned your landlord might be unscrupulous, hand your keys over to RERA. Pawan Singh / The National
10. Consider the hassle factor. It might not be worth your time fighting for the return of a small deposit. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A pivate villa on Palm Jumeirah. Thousand of people rent in the UAE, but many struggle to get their security despoits back at the end of a tenancy. Courtesy, Gulf Sotheby’s International Realty
Harry Tregoning, an estate agent for Tregoning Property in Dubai has several top tips for getting your deposit back. Pawan Singh / The National
1. Make sure you read your tenancy agreement before you sign it. Look for the clauses outlining the security deposit.. Victor Besa / The National
2. Take pictures as you move into the property, and focus on anything that is damaged. Look up at the ceilings for cracks and down on the floor for broken tiles. The National
3. Before you move out, arrange to meet with your landlord to agree what needs doing. Pawan Singh / The National
4. Touch up marks on the walls, or if necessary get the whole property painted with your own contractors. The landlord is likely to charge you more for a paint job.
5. Leave the property clean, and go back after the removal men have finished their job, because they often leave dirty floors, and that gives a landlord a bad impression. Jaime Puebla / The National
6. Don’t leave any furniture behind, as landlords might charge you to have it removed. Nicole Hill / The National
7. Pay all your bills before leaving the property. Pawan Singh / The National
8. Ensure the water is turned off, and there are no leaking pipes. Courtesy, Bloom Properties
9.f you are concerned your landlord might be unscrupulous, hand your keys over to RERA. Pawan Singh / The National
10. Consider the hassle factor. It might not be worth your time fighting for the return of a small deposit. Chris Whiteoak / The National