Set the rent against the index
The RERA rental index governs how much you can increase rent on renewal. Setting an opening rent above market to 'leave room' usually just extends your void period, and voids cost more than the gap you were protecting.
Cheques
One cheque gets the best rent, four is the market standard, twelve is a concession. Each additional cheque typically costs you 2–4% of the annual rent in achievable price. Decide your position before you market, because changing it mid-negotiation weakens you.
Ejari is not optional
Every tenancy must be registered with Ejari. Without it your tenant cannot connect DEWA, obtain a residence visa or enrol children in school: and you cannot file a rental dispute case.
Notice and renewals
To change terms or recover the property you must serve notice ninety days before the contract end date, through the correct channel. To evict for personal use or sale, twelve months' notice via notary or registered mail is required.
Management
We manage units end to end: marketing, screening, Ejari, handover inventory, maintenance coordination and renewal negotiation. Our management fee is 5% of collected rent with no mark-up on contractor invoices, agreed in writing before we start. Most landlords underestimate the renewal, that is where the money is made or lost.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules in Dubai change. Confirm the live position with us or a qualified advisor before acting on it.
