What should I do if the property is not ready on the agreed date?

Dubai’s tenancy law requires the landlord to hand over the property in a condition that allows its agreed use. Distinguish minor unfinished work from problems that make the home unsafe or unusable, and document both accurately. Do not sign a handover report stating that everything is satisfactory if it is not. dlp.dubai.gov.ae

Ask for a written agreement covering the revised handover date, outstanding work and how the delay will affect rent and payments. You can request a rent adjustment or reimbursement of reasonable accommodation, storage or rescheduling expenses, but do not assume these are automatically approved. Keep receipts and record any settlement in a signed agreement or addendum.

Contact your movers, delivery companies and temporary accommodation provider promptly to limit extra costs. Avoid unilaterally withholding rent, stopping cheques or treating the tenancy as cancelled without an agreed arrangement or advice specific to your circumstances.

If the landlord does not respond or you cannot reach an agreement, seek guidance from the Rental Disputes Center, which offers an amicable settlement service. Keep your contract, payment records, correspondence and evidence ready.