Most tenancy deposit disputes in Dubai are not caused by landlords refusing to pay—they are caused by delay and silence. That is why a documented demand often achieves more than an immediate legal filing.

A tenancy deposit exists to secure the tenant's obligations at the end of the lease. Once the property is returned in the agreed condition, the deposit should be refunded. It is not an additional fee, and it should not be used to cover ordinary wear and tear. Faded paint, flattened carpets, and normal ageing are part of property ownership, not automatic deductions.

If deductions are claimed, they should be supported by evidence. Photographs, inspection reports, invoices, and repair costs matter. A landlord who cannot demonstrate both the damage and its cost has a weak position. The strongest protection for both parties is simple: tak ...