Dubai Rent Increase 2026 Checklist
Educational worksheet only - not legal advice.

1. Tenancy details
- Tenant name:
- Landlord or agent name:
- Property address:
- Ejari or contract reference, if available:
- Current contract expiry or renewal date:

2. Rent numbers
- Current annual rent: AED
- Proposed annual rent: AED
- Increase amount: AED
- Increase percentage:
- Payment schedule or cheque changes:

3. Notice record
- Date landlord or agent sent the rent increase notice:
- Channel used: email / WhatsApp / letter / other
- Was the new annual rent stated clearly? yes / no
- Was the renewal date stated clearly? yes / no
- Screenshot or saved copy location:

4. Rental index check
- Dubai Land Department Rental Index date checked:
- Inputs used: area, property type, bedrooms, contract end date, current rent
- Result or allowed increase shown:
- Screenshot or PDF saved? yes / no

5. Evidence pack
- Current tenancy contract saved? yes / no
- Ejari details saved? yes / no
- Rent payment proof saved? yes / no
- Landlord notice saved? yes / no
- Rental index result saved? yes / no
- Calculator estimate saved? yes / no
- All replies kept in writing? yes / no

6. Reply decision
- Accept as proposed:
- Ask for calculation basis:
- Counter with a lower figure:
- Seek official or professional guidance:

Notes: