Answer: A tenant can claim a refund of prepaid rent after early termination of a lease only under specific conditions. The tenant must demonstrate:
- that the property was vacated;
- that the keys were returned to the landlord or property manager;
- that the landlord raised no objection to the condition of the property upon return.
Without such proof, refund claims for unused rent are typically denied.
Legal Basis:
Article 1, Federal Decree Law No. 35 of 2022 (Law of Evidence)
Dubai Rental Law No. 26 of 2007 governs lease termination and compensation.
Relevant Case Law:
Case No. 03/22402/2025 of 2025 / RDC / Second Appeals Committee