What to do if a rent cheque bounces
Returned cheque fees, the 7-day settlement window and how to pay.
If your bank returns a rent cheque, we'll notify you by SMS and email on the same day.
What you need to do
You have 7 days to settle the amount by one of these methods:
- Bank transfer to the MAK Homes client account
- Card payment on the tenant portal
- A replacement cheque or cash at the management office
Fees
- Returned-cheque fee: AED 500 per cheque (charged by MAK Homes)
- Your bank may charge its own fee as well
If the amount is not settled
After 7 days, the case is passed to our legal team. Under UAE law, the landlord may open a case with the Rental Dispute Centre.
If you're having financial difficulty, please talk to us before the cheque date. We can often agree a short postponement.