Tenancy & Rental

Is my Sharjah landlord allowed to refuse my rent payment?

Sharjah landlords cannot refuse valid rent payments. Document all pay

How much can my Dubai landlord raise the rent?

Dubai landlords can only raise rent if you're below market value, capped at 0–20% on a sliding scale per the RERA index. 90 days' written notice required.

What is Dubai Rental Index & How Does It Cap Rent?

The Dubai Rental Index caps rent increases based on how far your rent sits below market average—from 0% (up to 10% below) to 20% (over 40% below). Check it via Dubai REST app before renewal.

What is the RERA Rent Index in Dubai?

# How the RERA Rent Index Works in Dubai If you're a tenant facing a renewal hike or a landlord wondering how much you can legally raise the rent, the RERA rent index is the only number that matters. Everything else is noise. ## Quick answer The RERA rent index (officially the

Do I have to register my Dubai tenancy contract with Ejari?

Yes, Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 requires all tenancy contracts to be registered with Ejari at the Dubai Land Department. Registration is mandatory for

When can a Dubai landlord evict me?

Dubai landlords can evict mid-contract for breaches like non-payment after 30-day notice, or at contract end with 12 months' notice for sale, personal use, o…

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Dubai tenancy contracts must be in writing, signed by both parties, and registered with Ejari. Rent increases are capped by RERA index; landlords need 12 months' notice to evict.

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# Ejari Registration Services in Dubai: What You Actually Pay For If you're a tenant or landlord in Dubai, your tenancy contract isn't legally enforceable until it's registered with Ejari — the Real Estate Regulatory Agency's (RERA) official tenancy registration system. Ejari reg

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# How to Download Your Ejari Certificate in Dubai If you're a Dubai tenant — or a landlord trying to register a renewal — you've probably been asked for an Ejari certificate at some awkward moment. Maybe DEWA wants it. Maybe your kid's school does. Here's how to download the Ejar

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# Ejari Office in Dubai: Where to Register Your Tenancy Contract If you're a tenant or landlord in Dubai and need to register a lease, you've probably been told to "visit the ejari office." That's a bit misleading — there isn't one single ejari office. There's a network of approv

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# Ejari Renewal in Dubai: How It Works, Fees, Deadlines If you're sitting on a Dubai tenancy contract that's about to expire, your Ejari renewal isn't optional admin — it's the document that keeps your DEWA running, your visa valid, and your school enrolment paperwork accepted. H

cancelling ejari

# Cancelling Ejari in Dubai: How It Actually Works If you're moving out, terminating early, or your landlord just won't lift a finger, cancelling ejari is the step that closes the loop on your tenancy. Without it, your name stays attached to that unit on the Dubai Land Department