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Make sure you plan your move around the time your lease ends. It is
also required to inform your landlord in writing 90 days in advance
that you will not be renewing your contract. If you break your lease
early, you will need to pay at least a few months' rent, depending on
the clause in your tenancy contract. Speak to your landlord to ensure
the contract ends in an amicable way.
In light of the impact COVID-19 has had on businesses, Dubai's Rental
Dispute Centre issued a judgement allowing a person whose work
contract was terminated to end their lease without the need to pay
penalty.
Make sure you get back your security deposit. This will be done after
the landlord or a company staff inspects the house for any damage. So,
you need to ensure that you fix any aspects of the house you might
have changed while living in it. If you have made any structural
changes to the house, you may have to forfeit the security deposit.
Once you have informed the landlord and the lease has ended, make sure
you take back any remaining rent cheques that you may have given the
landlord.
To make sure the agency has cancelled the Ejari, or tenancy
registration, ask the agency for a screenshot showing that your
contract has been taken off the system.
How to sell your car in UAE?
Follow these simple steps when you plan to sell your car.
1. Take good pictures
If there is one thing you need to do to get a good price for your
vehicle it is this. This means cleaning your car thoroughly. Give it
to a nearby auto service for a professional job and take pictures
during daylight. The lighting is best when pictures are taken during
the 'golden hour' - the time shortly before sunset or after sunrise.
That is when the light is softer and more diluted, providing the best
setup for good pictures.
2. Specifications are key
You can ask for a better price for your car if you bought it brand new
and have a full service history. Also, provide details about the car
like the engine power, whether it is a mid-options model or a
full-options one. A well-maintained car can easily get a good price in
the UAE's car market.
3. Advertise
There are several platforms that you can post your car's pictures.
Online ad markets, like
www.getthat.com,
https://dubai.dubizzle.com let
sellers post ads for no cost. You can also share the details on your
social media channels or visit a used car market in Dubai, Sharjah,
Abu Dhabi or Ajman. If you have only driven the car for a few years
and bought it from an authorised dealer, approach their pre-owned cars
department.
4. Leave some time for the sale
If you leave this part of the relocation to the last minute, you are
bound to accept any offer you get. Give yourself a month at least to
be able to say 'no' to the bad offers and wait for the best price.
5. Clear the dues
Apart from the car loan, you will need to make any payments related to
Salik or road and traffic fines before you can transfer the car
ownership.
6. Making the sale
Once you have found a buyer, you might need to ask for some of the
payment in advance to clear a loan, if the vehicle is mortgaged. If
not, visit the nearest RTA centre, Tasjeel or Al Shamil with your
passport, Emirates ID, vehicle registration and clearance letter from
the bank (if applicable). Make sure you and the buyer is present with
the money as well, along with his or her passport and Emirates ID.
The transfer of ownership is simple and straightforward if you have
your documents in order.
These are the documents required to transfer the ownership of vehicle,
according to Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA):
+ Seller's vehicle ownership certificate and original Emirates ID or
passport
+ Buyer's original Emirates ID, copy of the valid passport and
residence visa for non-GCC expats
+ Electronic insurance of the vehicle
+ Vehicle technical inspection certificate
Where can I go?
You can go to any of the following places to transfer vehicle
ownership:
Dubai
RTA customer happiness centres in:
+ Umm Ramool
+ Al Manarah
+ Al Twar
+ Deira
+ Al Barsha
+ Al Aweer
Call 800 9090 for details on locations and timings for the
centre nearest to you.
Tasjeel service centres
Call 800 3662 for details on locations and timings for the
centre nearest to you.
Shamil service centres
Call 04 343 4444 for details on locations and timings for the centre
nearest to you.
Sharjah
Tasjeel service centres
Call 800 3662 for details on locations and timings for the centre
nearest to you.
Ras Al Khaimah
Tasjeel service centres
Call 800 3662 for details on locations and timings for the
centre nearest to you.
What is the processing fee?
The processing fee for transfer of vehicle ownership for a light
vehicle is Dh350.
Note: Total service fees vary according to the size of the plate: Dh35
for the short plate and Dh50 for the long plate; Dh200 for Dubai
branded plates, and Dh500 for luxury plates.
How long does the process take?
Processing time at the customer happiness centres take five minutes.
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How to sell used furniture in UAE?
If you want to keep the furniture, speak to a mover and packer to find
out how much it will cost to ship the item. For selling, there are a
few places that you can advertise:
1. Newspapers
2. Online forums - online marketplaces or social media platforms are a
great place to find potential buyers.
3. Around your building - speak to the security team and find out if
you can leave flyers for interested buyers to visit your home to look
at the furniture. Make sure you mention the time at which you can be
contacted clearly on the flyer so that you do not have unexpected
visitors at odd hours.
If you wish to sell the furniture in bulk, quickly, speak to
second-hand furniture shops. They will visit your home and give you an
estimate for all the furniture, but be prepared to haggle as they try
to offer the lowest price to maximise profits. There are several
second-hand furniture shops in Dubai's Karama area, Sharjah's Rolla
area or Abu Dhabi's Musaffah area.
When you are closer to your leaving date, start with the remaining
processes.
How to close your Bank Account in UAE?
Closing your bank account and any financial liabilities you might have
is perhaps one of the most important parts of moving out of a country.
Speak to your bank at least three or four months in advance to find
out how long they take to issue a no-liability letter. Depending on
the time provided, plan your finances so that you have a clearance
letter when you are leaving the UAE.
1. Clear all the amount in your bank account, either by withdrawing it
at the teller or transferring it to another bank account that will
remain active.
2. Clear all your bank loans and credit card payments. Request for a
no liability letter, as proof that you have no active liabilities with
the bank. Speak to your bank at least three months in advance to find
out how long they take to issue a no-liability letter. Depending on
the time provided, plan your finances so that you have a clearance
letter when you are leaving the UAE.
3. Visit a branch of your bank and request for the 'account closing'
form. You will need to carry your passport and Emirates ID with you.
4. Processing account closure can take anywhere between one day to a
week, depending on whether you have other contracts with a bank like a
loan or credit card.
A statement from Emirates NBD provided the following advice on closing
accounts:
Emirates NBD customers wishing to close an account will need to visit
the nearest bank branch to submit an account closure request. The
account closure will be carried out within two working days.
Prior to submitting the closure request, customers should ensure that
any cheques they have issued have been recalled. As best practice,
customers are encouraged to hand over any unused cheques and debit
cards to bank staff to make sure these are destroyed. In case of any
cheque issued from the account being presented for clearing after
closure, the cheque will be returned citing account closed.
Customers who have their salary being transferred to the account for
availing a personal loan with the bank would need to keep their
account open till the loan is repaid fully. If any direct debit or
standing instructions have been set up on the account, customers
should take care to make alternate arrangements before carrying out
the closure.
You cannot close an account until you have settled any loan you may
have on it.
How to Cancel your Electricity and Water
connection in UAE?
Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, once you have activated your online account, you simply
need to request for closing of account. Give Abu Dhabi Distribution
Company ADDC two days' notice period to close the account.
Once the meter readings are checked by an ADDC technician, you will
get your deposit back either by it being deposited into your bank
account (you will need to provide the IBAN number), or it can be
transferred to another ADDC property account or donated to Emirates
Red Crescent.
Pay your final bill and you will receive your 'account closing'
letter. For online requests, the account closing letter will be sent
by email or you can download it at any time from addc.ae. You can also
collect it from one of the ADDC branches.
For more information, you can call ADDC on 800 2332
Dubai
In Dubai, if you have an online account with Dubai Electricity and
Water Authority (Dewa), you can request for the cancellation through
their website, dewa.ae, or by calling on their customer service number
04 601 9999.
When you apply for a cancellation of the connection, you will receive
the security deposit either to your bank account or through a Western
Union branch, if you want to receive the refund in cash. If you apply
for the disconnection at any of the customer happiness centres, you
can come back to the happiness centre once the cancellation has been
processed to get the refund in cash. read more
De-activation charges for Dewa:
Dh100 for disconnecting electricity and water (small meters).
Dh300 for disconnecting Electricity and water meters (large meters).
Dh10 for knowledge fee.
Dh10 for innovation fee.
Final bill will be processed within 24 hours and you will receive your
final bill at your registered email ID.
Sharjah
In Sharjah, it takes around three working days for regular requests.
Urgent requests can be processed in one working day.
You will need to provide the following documents to Sharjah
Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa):
Original Clearance Certificate from Sharjah Municipality.
Original Deposit Payment Receipt.
Copy of your Emirates ID.
This is the process to follow:
Visit a SEWA branch and submit the request for closing of account to
the 'Disconnection & Re-Connection' section.
The Disconnection & Re-Connection Unit will refer the transaction to
the Technical team to send the concerned technician to get the last
readings from your meter. If there is an excessive usage, it could get
deducted from your deposit.
Issuing of clearance letter after you have paid any amount due.
De-activation charges:
Normal requests - No payment required
Urgent requests - Dh200
Other emirates
For cancelling your Federal Electricity and Water Authority (Fewa)
account, you can visit any of their branches listed here or log in
online on fewa.gov.ae.
Documents required:
Attested copy of Ownership Certificate / Lease Contract (if the
application is submitted at the Center)
Attested copy of the commercial license (in case of commercial or
industrial accounts) (if the application is submitted at the Center)
Copy of the Emirates ID / personal identification document
If applying online, on the home page, click on 'Services' and then on
'eServices' and select 'Application for Clearance Certificate'.
Once you have made the request, a technician will be sent to get the
meter readings. You will then need to pay the final bill. Once you
have made the necessary payments, you will receive a clearance letter
from Fewa.
You can find details of the cancellation process here or call 8003392.
De-activation charges:
If done online: No fees applicable
If done at a branch: Dh50 service fees
Cancelling your landline, internet and mobile
phone connections
To cancel your Etisalat or du connection you can visit any of the
service centres in the UAE, with your Emirates ID or call 101 for
Etisalat or 155 for du.
You would need to provide your Emirates ID if you visit a business
centre or give your Emirates ID number if you apply for it over the
phone. They might ask you for verification details like your last bill
and the method of payment.
As of 1 January 2020, the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) of UAE
announced that you won't have to pay for more than a month's rental
charges when you prematurely exit your contract, whether it is with
Etisalat or du.
Earlier, subscribers had to pay one month's rental fee multiplied by
the number of months remaining on the contract.
It is best to arrange for alternative telephone numbers and
accommodation for the last week or few days of your stay in the UAE.
At times like these, you could either speak to family and friends to
find out if you can move in for a few days or rent a hotel apartment
while you get your affairs in order.
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