Why is Ejari so Important for Renters in Dubai?

Ejari is an essential part of the rental process in Dubai, as it ensures that all rental contracts are drafted in the appropriate legally binding document structure. It is an online lease registration system that protects and organizes all your information and stores it in the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA).

Ejari

requires applicants to enter basic information, such as the details of the property and the lease agreement. Since it doesn't include too many technicalities, for most people, registering with Ejari is a simple process.

EJARI is now mandatory for all rental contracts in Dubai, including residential properties, commercial properties, wholly-owned properties and those that are not in a wholly-owned domain. If you are a landlord or tenant and want to complete the EJARI process comfortably and in the shortest possible time, you can contact Riz & Mona Consultancy to facilitate the registration of EJARI. A close translation of the Arabic word “Ejari” is “My rent”, which gives us a relatively clear idea of what this system is. In most cases, once you have completed the application and submitted the necessary documents, you will receive your Ejari in a day or two. After completing the EJARI registration, the applicant will receive the EJARI certification, which consists of three parts, including the EJARI lease agreement, the EJARI registration certificate and the receipt for payment of the EJARI fees. EJARI was created to address malpractice in the rental sector by making the rental procedure transparent for all parties.

When you enter your contract into the system, you will be provided with an Ejari number, which you must use to configure your home connections (such as electricity, water and Internet). The Ejari certificate also ensures that the rights of both tenant and landlord are met in case of any conflict. Even if you are staying in the same apartment, when renewing your contract, you must also complete an Ejari registration for the new contract. The main purpose of Ejari is to guarantee openness and transparency between landlord and tenant. It allows an easy review of the contract in case of any disagreement.

To finish Ejari, all you have to do is prepare several documents before going to the center. However, EJARI does not accept the receipt provided for the online payment of DEWA security deposit.