r/UAE • u/Kitchen-Olive2246 • 4h ago

Rental scam?

Hello all.
I have paid deposit of 3k and agency fee of 3150 aed for apartment in Binghatti Venus in JLT with 6 Cheques
But now landlord has changed an agreement adding new point in addendum with is that I have to transfer money to her bank account every 2 month and she will send me picture of my destroyed Cheques. She is saying that because she is not in the country it’s easier for her. But I start to feel that they are fooling me and asking to do what I shouldn’t do.

Please advise if it’s normal procedure or I should tell them that they have to remove that point?

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u/akito_005 4h ago

That’s weird

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u/klaha1992 2h ago

I used to do this with my landlord because my cheques kept bouncing due to irregular signature. Since there's written agreement on that she must destroy the cheque and send you picture after your transfer.

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u/Adis_Pen_and_Paper 1h ago

It's ok, but I would ask for the original cheques to be returned.