Dubai Ejari Renewal and Rent Increase Checklist

Use this worksheet before agreeing to a renewed Dubai tenancy contract. It is an organization aid only, not legal advice.

Property and contract details
- Building/community:
- Unit number:
- Current annual rent:
- Proposed annual rent:
- Current contract end date:
- Proposed renewal start date:
- Proposed renewal end date:

Documents to compare
- Current tenancy contract
- Proposed renewal contract
- Ejari certificate or registration details
- Rent increase notice or renewal email/message
- Rental index result or official calculator screenshot
- Payment schedule and cheque details
- Any fee, deposit, or maintenance clause changes

Checks before signing
- Names and property details match the current tenancy records
- Proposed annual rent matches the written renewal offer
- Notice timing has been reviewed
- Payment schedule is clear
- Any new fees or changed clauses are written down
- Messages and documents are saved in one folder

Questions to resolve in writing
- What exact rent is being requested?
- Which rental index or basis supports the change?
- Are any non-rent fees changing?
- Are payment dates or cheque counts changing?
- Who is responsible for maintenance items?

If there is a disagreement
- Keep the original renewal notice
- Save screenshots of calculator/index checks
- Save all landlord/agent messages
- Write a simple timeline of dates and offers
- Review official guidance before filing any dispute