Tenancy & Rental

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

Yes. Required by Dubai Law 26/2007 Article 6. Without Ejari you cannot get DEWA, Internet, or visa renewals tied to the lease. Filed online via the Dubai Land Department.

Is my Sharjah landlord allowed to refuse my rent payment?

No. Document payment attempts, send formal demand, place rent in court escrow if needed, file at Sharjah Rent Disputes Center. A tenant with documented payment attempts cannot be evicted for non-payment.

When can a Dubai landlord evict me?

During contract: only on the listed grounds (non-payment, unauthorized use, abandonment). At contract end: 12 months written notice via notary/registered mail, only for landlord/family use, major sale, or refurbishment.

Can my Dubai landlord enter the property without my permission?

No — landlord access requires advance notice and tenant consent, except for genuine emergencies. Unauthorised entry is breach of contract; remedies include RDC filing, damages, and in serious cases a police report.

How much can my Dubai landlord raise the rent?

Capped by the RERA Rental Index: 0–20% based on how far below market rent you sit. 90 days written notice required at renewal. Mid-contract increases not allowed.