Moving Out of a Dubai Rental: Final Inspection, DEWA Closure, Ejari and Your Deposit

Start With the Contract

A Sensible Order of Work

Closing Utility Accounts

The Handover Inspection

Ejari and Your Record

Getting the Deposit Back

If You Disagree

Common Mistakes

Why Talk to Banke UAE?

Banke UAE · Renting Moving Out of a Dubai Rental: Final Inspection, DEWA Closure, Ejari and Your Deposit Moving out of a rented home in Dubai is smoother when you handle four things in the right order: notice, final bills, the handover inspection and the Ejari record. Miss one and the deposit is usually where it shows up. This Banke UAE guide walks through what

tenants and landlords normally settle before the keys change hands. Your own tenancy contract comes first, and the Dubai Land Department and the Rental Disputes Centre are the places to confirm anything the contract does not answer. Start With the Contract Read the termination and notice clauses before you tell anyone you are leaving. The contract sets how and when notice must be given, and

whether leaving before the end date carries a charge. If you plan to leave at the end of the term, put your notice in writing and keep proof of delivery. If you want to leave early, see our guide to Banke UAE guide: early termination and break clauses . Agree the move-out date in writing with the landlord or agent. A message that says "I

will hand over on this date at this time" is far better than a phone call nobody remembers. A Sensible Order of Work Notice and date. Written notice, a confirmed handover date, and a named person who will attend for the landlord. Booking the building. Many Dubai buildings and communities ask residents to book the lift or loading bay for a move and may ask

for a move-out permit or clearance. Ask the building manager early. Repairs and cleaning. Fix what you caused, clean thoroughly and arrange any professional cleaning the contract requires. Utilities. Request final readings and closure of your DEWA account and any internet, gas or district cooling accounts, and keep the confirmations. Handover inspection. Walk through together, room by room, and record the condition. Keys and access

items. Return keys, fobs, parking cards and remote controls, and get a receipt. Ejari. Make sure the tenancy record is closed or transferred as the situation requires. Closing Utility Accounts Your final utility bills are your responsibility until the account is closed or transferred. Ask each provider what they need to close the account and how they treat any security deposit. Keep the final bill

and the closure confirmation. If district cooling is billed separately in your building, check who bills it and whether a final reading is needed, because a late cooling bill can arrive after you have left. Do not simply stop paying and move out. An open utility account can create a balance in your name, and a landlord may hold back deposit money if bills are

still outstanding. The Handover Inspection This is the moment that decides most deposit disputes. Compare the property with the condition you recorded at move-in, if you have a snagging list or photos from then. Walk every room, check walls, floors, fittings, appliances, air conditioning units and the balcony, and take dated photos and a short video. Ask the landlord or agent to list any issue

in writing at the inspection rather than afterwards. Normal wear and tear is not the same as damage. Discuss the difference calmly and note what each side says. If the landlord cannot attend, ask who is authorised to sign for them, and get that in writing. Return the property in the condition the contract describes, including any cleaning or air conditioning servicing clause. Ejari and

Your Record Ejari is the registration of the tenancy contract. When a tenancy ends, the record should reflect that. How termination or non-renewal is handled depends on the circumstances and the current procedure, so ask the landlord or agent who will do it and when, and confirm the steps on the official channels. If you are moving to another rental, you will need a new

Ejari for the new home. Our Banke UAE guide: Ejari guide for tenants and landlords explains the basics. Getting the Deposit Back The deposit is normally returned after the landlord has confirmed the condition of the property and that no sums are owed. Ask for the expected timing at the inspection. If amounts are deducted, ask for them to be itemised with the reason. For

landlords, the matching duty is to be specific: a clear list with evidence is easier to agree than a round figure. We cover the landlord side in Banke UAE guide: what you can hold, deduct and return . If You Disagree Start by writing down the issue and the amount in dispute, and attach your photos and the contract. Many disagreements settle at that stage.