RENTING
Security deposit
The refundable deposit a tenant pays at lease signing, by convention 5% of annual rent unfurnished and 10% furnished in Dubai. It covers damage beyond fair wear and tear and is returned after move-out inspection.
Document the property’s condition on day one with photos and an inventory signed by both sides; deposit disputes are decided on evidence. Deductions for normal repainting after a multi-year tenancy are commonly rejected at the RDC as fair wear.
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This explains the general case. If Security deposit has come up in a live deal of yours, talk to the team: specific answers, registered numbers, no obligation.