Renewing a Dubai Tenancy: Notice, Ejari Update and What to Agree

Start With the Contract You Already Have

Notice Comes First

What to Agree in Writing at Renewal

Update Ejari

If You Cannot Agree

A Short Checklist

Talk to Banke

Banke UAE · Renting in Dubai Renewing a Dubai Tenancy: Notice, Ejari Update and What to Agree A Dubai tenancy does not renew by itself in every case. Whether the contract rolls over, changes or ends depends on what it says and on the notice each side gives before expiry. This Banke UAE guide walks tenants and landlords through a renewal in order: reading the

contract, giving notice, agreeing terms, updating Ejari and keeping the paperwork. Start With the Contract You Already Have Before talking to the other side, read your current tenancy contract and its addenda. Look for the expiry date, any clause on renewal or notice, and any rule on how rent is set at renewal. Many disputes begin because one party assumed a term that the contract

never contained. Note the Ejari registration too. Ejari is the system through which Dubai tenancies are registered. The renewed contract needs to be registered as well, so the details on both sides should match what you agree. Notice Comes First If either side wants to change a term at renewal, including the rent, the change needs to be communicated in writing and in good time.

Dubai rules set notice periods for changes to a tenancy, and we do not quote them as a fixed rule here because they depend on the situation. Check the current requirement with the Dubai Land Department or the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) before you send or accept a notice. Send notices in writing, by a method that leaves proof of date, such as email

with a read receipt, registered mail or a notice through the agent. Keep a copy of every message about renewal in one folder. Do not rely on a phone call or a chat message alone for anything that changes the rent. For how the permitted rent change is worked out, see our guide to Banke UAE guide to Dubai rent increase rules and the RERA

index . What to Agree in Writing at Renewal The rent and the number of payments. Say how many cheques or transfers there are and the dates. The term. State the start and end dates of the new period. Condition and repairs. If something was broken during the first term, agree who fixes it and by when. The security deposit. Confirm whether the existing deposit

carries over and in what amount. Changes in who lives there. If occupants change, say so and check what the contract allows. Our guides on the Banke UAE guide to the security deposit and Banke UAE guide to paying rent by cheque or transfer cover the money side in more detail. Update Ejari Once the terms are agreed and signed, the tenancy is registered or

renewed on Ejari so the record matches the contract. The exact documents and fees are set by the registration service, so check what it asks for on the day. Our Banke UAE Ejari registration guide explains the process. Keep the Ejari certificate with the signed contract. If You Cannot Agree If the two sides disagree on the rent or other terms, start by putting your

position in writing with the supporting evidence. If that fails, the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre handles landlord and tenant disputes in Dubai. See how it works in our Banke UAE guide to Dubai rental disputes . A Short Checklist Read the current contract and note the expiry and notice terms. Check the permitted rent change before you reply to any offer. Agree rent, payments, term,

repairs and deposit in writing. Sign the new contract and update Ejari. File the signed contract, Ejari certificate and payment receipts together. Talk to Banke If you own a property in Dubai and want help with a renewal, or are weighing whether to let or sell, contact the Banke UAE team . Sources to check: Dubai Land Department, RERA and the Ejari service. This is

general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules and procedures change, so confirm current details with the relevant authority or a qualified professional before you commit.